# Match Record: RIV Championship (2026-03-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 04:31:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6551084957
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** RIV Championship
- **Location:** 9700 SW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 33176, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.92)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kirk Taboada** (DUPR ID: W674VL) - Rating: 3.780, Location: Miami, FL, US
- **Carlos Delgado** (DUPR ID: 3LY67Z) - Rating: 4.182, Location: Miami, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Manuel Oropesa** (DUPR ID: ODXDPW) - Rating: 3.874, Location: Cutler Bay, FL, US
- **Manuel Verdia** (DUPR ID: V70L0P) - Rating: 3.857, Location: Cutler Bay, FL, US

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