# Match Record: PBL CLASSIQUE D'HIVER #7 - DOUBLE MASCULIN 4.0-4.4 - Bracket - Semi-final (2026-01-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:07:58
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** PBL CLASSIQUE D'HIVER #7 - DOUBLE MASCULIN 4.0-4.4 - Bracket - Semi-final
- **Location:** 46 Rue Jacques-Nau, Levis, QC, Canada 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.02)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **christian Raymond** (Player ID: PKYPLQ) - Rating: 4.010, Location: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, CA
- **William-Pierre Renauld** (Player ID: YNJY74) - Rating: 3.867, Location: Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **samuel Blouin** (Player ID: V24QD5) - Rating: 3.708, Location: N/A
- **Alex Maillette** (Player ID: YXP4RG) - Rating: 4.482, Location: Deschambault, QC, CA

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