# Match Record: Life Time Loudoun Spring Classic Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 3.5-4.0 $500 Prize (2026-03-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 10:52:47
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6401296598
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Life Time Loudoun Spring Classic Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 3.5-4.0 $500 Prize
- **Location:** Sterling, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4616-homer-education-and-recreation-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.75)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Rishi Patel** (Player ID: 7N77WM) - Rating: 4.036, Location: N/A
- **Alexander Ilnytsky** (Player ID: 764WP0) - Rating: 3.743, Location: Falls Church, VA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Thomas Char** (Player ID: L5MKY6) - Rating: 3.608, Location: Ashburn, VA, US
- **Eric Masternick** (Player ID: RXQ2LD) - Rating: 3.621, Location: Brambleton, VA, US

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