# Match Record: Joola Valley Open 8 presented by Wittmeier Auto Center! - 5.0+ Men - Bracket - Semi-final (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:51:30
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Joola Valley Open 8 presented by Wittmeier Auto Center! - 5.0+ Men - Bracket - Semi-final
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 18-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.90)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Laviniu Caba** (DUPR ID: 3PQW6G) - Rating: 5.135, Location: Roseville, CA, US
- **Noel Carter** (DUPR ID: M2QGED) - Rating: 4.866, Location: Sacramento, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Marcus Lee** (DUPR ID: 2QD4QE) - Rating: 4.838, Location: Sacramento, CA, US
- **Gunnar Lee** (DUPR ID: 3PL9VZ) - Rating: 4.776, Location: Sacramento, CA, US

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