# Match Record: Men's 4.5 (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:35:53
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6523686958
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Men's 4.5
- **Location:** Fairport Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.08)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Darin Russell** (DUPR ID: X2GQW7) - Rating: 3.947, Location: Buffalo, NY, US
- **Ezra Still** (DUPR ID: M227DG) - Rating: 3.887, Location: Grand Island, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Christopher Buttaccio** (DUPR ID: WXKXVY) - Rating: 4.000, Location: N/A
- **Khant Soe ** (DUPR ID: WXG7PG) - Rating: 4.501, Location: Rochester, NY, US

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