# Match Record: The United Open - Powered By APA - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-01-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:24:34
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6324152235
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** The United Open - Powered By APA - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Mississauga, ON (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6478-mississauga-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.16)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **John Plateo** (DUPR ID: QP9925) - Rating: 4.273, Location: Toronto, ON, CA
- **Rod Hunter** (DUPR ID: Z97GPL) - Rating: 4.454, Location: Vaughan, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Dave Hawkins** (DUPR ID: M29JYP) - Rating: 3.946, Location: Brantford, ON, CA
- **Mike Blendeman** (DUPR ID: O6XXGE) - Rating: 3.947, Location: N/A

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