# Match Record: Men's Open (2025-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 00:35:26
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5660121942
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Men's Open
- **Location:** Rader Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.64)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jake Brydges** (DUPR ID: 9PYR2V) - Rating: 4.453, Location: Norman, OK, US
- **Kenny Cowell** (DUPR ID: L5MDN5) - Rating: 4.416, Location: Norman, OK, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Joe Merrell** (DUPR ID: 8JDDPO) - Rating: 4.552, Location: Weatherford, OK, US
- **Derek Orr** (DUPR ID: 890XGV) - Rating: 5.146, Location: N/A

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