# Match Record: Austin Senior Slam at Tejas Pickleball - Mens Doubles 4.0 (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:28:08
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6138221598
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Austin Senior Slam at Tejas Pickleball - Mens Doubles 4.0
- **Location:** Georgetown, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3117-georgetown-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.01)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Tom West** (DUPR ID: 3ZXWWW) - Rating: 3.964, Location: Austin, TX, US
- **Enrique Melguizo** (DUPR ID: 2LPDY9) - Rating: 4.115, Location: Austin, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Darren Hendricks** (DUPR ID: M357L8) - Rating: 4.030, Location: Georgetown, TX, US
- **Rick Loudermilk** (DUPR ID: YNM27E) - Rating: 3.934, Location: N/A

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