# Match Record: Early Birds II - Round 8 - Finals - Group 1 (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 15:01:20
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6160141317
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Early Birds II - Round 8 - Finals - Group 1
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.81)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Cesar Perez** (DUPR ID: 0Y5NEN) - Rating: 3.575, Location: Lago Vista, TX, US
- **Greg VonFange** (DUPR ID: 175200) - Rating: 4.128, Location: Cedar Park, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Anuj Pandey** (DUPR ID: RXM9ME) - Rating: 3.854, Location: N/A
- **saurabh ahuja** (DUPR ID: 76RVD4) - Rating: 3.680, Location: N/A

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