# Match Record: Open du Printemps 2026 - Double Homme 4.0 50+ - Bracket - P5: Semi-final (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 12:47:26
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Open du Printemps 2026 - Double Homme 4.0 50+ - Bracket - P5: Semi-final
- **Location:** Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, QC, Canada 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.80)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michel Letarte** (DUPR ID: 4LOZY2) - Rating: 3.961, Location: Boucherville, QC, CA
- **Luc Audette** (DUPR ID: W6VG5G) - Rating: 3.733, Location: Sorel-Tracy, QC, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Guy Gelinas** (DUPR ID: Q5DJ6R) - Rating: 3.565, Location: N/A
- **Eric Parro** (DUPR ID: V7QNMP) - Rating: 3.924, Location: Mirabel, QC, CA

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