# Match Record: WS 2026 - Men's Intermediate (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 00:21:15
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6506674123
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** WS 2026 - Men's Intermediate
- **Location:** Eagle Glen Pickleball Club, Corona, CA, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ralph Manalo** (DUPR ID: GGWP4V) - Rating: 3.753, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **Ryan On** (DUPR ID: DNL6OL) - Rating: 3.459, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Chris Punsalan** (DUPR ID: L5ZX0Z) - Rating: 3.329, Location: Winchester, CA, US
- **Jarin Punsalan** (DUPR ID: RZK06D) - Rating: 3.670, Location: N/A

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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