# Match Record: 5th Annual Matrix Winter Classic - Open Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above) (2026-01-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:54:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6233808271
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 5th Annual Matrix Winter Classic - Open Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above)
- **Location:** Lowell, AR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3259-hollowell-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.88)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Shannon Hudson** (DUPR ID: 8DY574) - Rating: 4.385, Location: Rogers, AR, US
- **Vitor Mendes** (DUPR ID: 8DJM48) - Rating: 5.066, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Katie Gaines** (DUPR ID: 3P5JG3) - Rating: 4.918, Location: Joplin, MO, US
- **Lucas Riffe** (DUPR ID: 1NRZYW) - Rating: 5.139, Location: Republic, MO, US

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