# Match Record: Dinks and Drinks, DUPR 3.5 & above - Session 8, Wed Apr 22 (2026-04-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:24:30
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6150169037
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Dinks and Drinks, DUPR 3.5 & above - Session 8, Wed Apr 22
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.47)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Dennis Hacker** (DUPR ID: 76EOO4) - Rating: 3.455, Location: Memphis, TN, US
- **Mark Smith** (DUPR ID: 7JJGR0) - Rating: 3.163, Location: Collierville, TN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Peter Cotros** (DUPR ID: XO2247) - Rating: 3.541, Location: Collierville, TN, US
- **Steve Hellen** (DUPR ID: JZVG44) - Rating: 3.702, Location: Collierville, TN, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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