# Match Record: New Jersey Winter Classic - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any) (2026-02-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:06:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6551951470
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** New Jersey Winter Classic - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Hamilton, NJ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6879-ontario-pickleball-academy-hamilton)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.97)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Everest Shen** (DUPR ID: RZVOMN) - Rating: 4.187, Location: N/A
- **Kevin Sun** (DUPR ID: DNWKNL) - Rating: 4.266, Location: Green Brook Township, NJ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Akash Raju** (DUPR ID: 4P4QR6) - Rating: 3.896, Location: South Brunswick Township, NJ, US
- **LJ Dequina** (DUPR ID: YGKLXD) - Rating: 3.549, Location: Bridgewater Township, NJ, US

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