# Match Record: JOOLA Virginia Spring Classic - Golden Ticket - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Under) Age: (5 To 29) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 15:40:15
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5729938176
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** JOOLA Virginia Spring Classic - Golden Ticket - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Under) Age: (5 To 29)
- **Location:** Glen Allen, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5731-wyndham-swim-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 18-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.12)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Evan Beach** (DUPR ID: 59OJ70) - Rating: 3.831, Location: Wake Forest, NC, US
- **Dylan Thomas** (DUPR ID: M2PK7L) - Rating: 4.297, Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jonathan Althoff** (DUPR ID: 76VMLN) - Rating: 4.357, Location: Dulles, VA, US
- **Steven Arcadipane** (DUPR ID: 995VGV) - Rating: 4.006, Location: N/A

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