# Match Record: iPickle 2026 OC Open Men's Doubles 4.5 (8+) Group A (2026-04-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:00:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5738668046
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** iPickle 2026 OC Open Men's Doubles 4.5 (8+) Group A
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.81)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Raphael Fort** (DUPR ID: E9POLE) - Rating: 3.882, Location: N/A
- **Julien Fort** (DUPR ID: PZGKYM) - Rating: 3.776, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Matthew Hernandez** (DUPR ID: L5DVP6) - Rating: 3.880, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **Jayson Cain** (DUPR ID: DNJ6RX) - Rating: 3.688, Location: Manila, NCR, PH

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