# Match Record: 2025 Southern Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0 And Above) Age: (16 And Above) (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:54:10
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5993082403
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 2025 Southern Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0 And Above) Age: (16 And Above)
- **Location:** Macon, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3841-blees-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.56)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nathan Jones** (DUPR ID: 8E6JMJ) - Rating: 4.416, Location: Auburn, AL, US
- **John Clark Auer** (DUPR ID: MYN6PV) - Rating: 4.583, Location: Columbus, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jonathan Pugh** (DUPR ID: 8WW5WQ) - Rating: 5.054, Location: Charlottesville, VA, US
- **JP Christen** (DUPR ID: 1600PG) - Rating: 4.169, Location: Charlottesville, VA, US

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