# Match Record: MD 5.0 8+ (Sat 4pm) (2025-12-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:16:03
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5758331674
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** MD 5.0 8+ (Sat 4pm)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.27)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mike Newman** (DUPR ID: LVV55J) - Rating: 4.061, Location: Orange County, CA, US
- **Zach VonD** (DUPR ID: 9PO6JK) - Rating: 4.744, Location: San Clemente, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **ryan Murphy** (DUPR ID: 0YD70G) - Rating: 3.948, Location: Santa Monica, CA, US
- **DELETED Account** (DUPR ID: NRYMX6) - Rating: 4.325, Location: N/A

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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