# Match Record: The Season Opener - 2024 - *Powered by Selkirk Pro S1* - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (12 To 35) (2024-06-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 11:39:26
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6357722625
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-06-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The Season Opener - 2024 - *Powered by Selkirk Pro S1* - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (12 To 35)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.48)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ryan James** (Player ID: 3VGNE6) - Rating: 4.749, Location: Lynden, WA, US
- **Darren Tam** (Player ID: XJ4WL5) - Rating: 4.654, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Bill Graham** (Player ID: 8J9Q6D) - Rating: 4.376, Location: Red Deer, AB, CA
- **Jonathan Strome** (Player ID: MYRG9P) - Rating: 4.147, Location: Red Deer, AB, CA

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