# Match Record: APP JAPAN SKECHERS Open 2026 (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:41:54
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6250354957
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** APP JAPAN SKECHERS Open 2026
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.25)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Yusuke Yoshitani** (DUPR ID: W6MR9M) - Rating: 4.013, Location: N/A
- **Yako Ohno** (DUPR ID: EW695J) - Rating: 4.276, Location: Tokyo, JP

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Koya Nakaema** (DUPR ID: KOGMMQ) - Rating: 4.461, Location: Uruma, Okinawa, JP
- **Haruna Masuda** (DUPR ID: 7NQEY5) - Rating: 4.246, Location: Hofu, Yamaguchi, JP

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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