# Match Record: Pacific Northwest Classic by Pickleball Zone Bend - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0 And Above) Age: (50 To 54) (2025-07-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:35:48
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6086235559
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-07-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Pacific Northwest Classic by Pickleball Zone Bend - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0 And Above) Age: (50 To 54)
- **Location:** Bend, OR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4629-royal-canadian-legion-branch-498)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 5-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Chris Powell** (DUPR ID: 1NX9ON) - Rating: 4.238, Location: McMinnville, OR, US
- **John Bard** (DUPR ID: 12YOKE) - Rating: 4.519, Location: Kelso, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Niklas Christensen** (DUPR ID: 8WYNOG) - Rating: 5.295, Location: N/A
- **Chip Wasson** (DUPR ID: 1NKKKW) - Rating: 4.842, Location: Albany, CA, US

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