# Match Record: Global Indoor Pickleball Spring Tournament - Mens Doubles: 4.5+; Age any (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:13:53
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6350907123
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Global Indoor Pickleball Spring Tournament - Mens Doubles: 4.5+; Age any
- **Location:** Kelowna, BC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4200-parkinson-recreation-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.45)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kevin Thomas** (DUPR ID: 1QN40N) - Rating: 4.275, Location: Fruitvale, BC, CA
- **Steve Johnston** (DUPR ID: 3LPJK6) - Rating: 4.535, Location: Castlegar, BC, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brett MacPherson** (DUPR ID: 8G5VQ8) - Rating: 4.750, Location: Kelowna, BC, CA
- **Andrew Pace** (DUPR ID: D9VYRY) - Rating: 4.249, Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

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