# Match Record: Life Time 2026 May Showdown Classic - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5 To 4.0) Age: (12 And Above) (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:12:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5730931977
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Life Time 2026 May Showdown Classic - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5 To 4.0) Age: (12 And Above)
- **Location:** Vernon Hills, IL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-485-deerpath-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Sandeep Merneedi** (DUPR ID: 0PZXPG) - Rating: 3.355, Location: N/A
- **Josh Pham** (DUPR ID: 8KPREK) - Rating: 3.926, Location: Lake Zurich, IL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Paul Lee** (DUPR ID: Q545R4) - Rating: 3.196, Location: Lake Forest, IL, US
- **Enkhuliral Dechin** (DUPR ID: Q5L55R) - Rating: 3.802, Location: Vernon Hills, IL, US

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