# Match Record: PIKL Match × DUPR | 3.5 Ladder Round 5 (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:01:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6283212182
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PIKL Match × DUPR | 3.5 Ladder Round 5
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6716-pickle-alley-los-angeles)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Rami Eatessami** (DUPR ID: M27Q2D) - Rating: 3.232, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **tanner elza** (DUPR ID: QPW25N) - Rating: 3.535, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Dave Nguyen** (DUPR ID: 0R26ZX) - Rating: 3.387, Location: N/A
- **Benzor Vidal** (DUPR ID: ZZW9NM) - Rating: 3.506, Location: West Hollywood, CA, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - High-value paddle setups to get started.