# Match Record: LA DUPR MATCH  (2026-05-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:28:42
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6563318091
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** LA DUPR MATCH 
- **Location:** Santa Monica, CA, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3916-santa-monica-pickleball-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8, 9-11, 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 6.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Anthony Mendez** (DUPR ID: Y4WQX4) - Rating: 6.944, Location: N/A
- **Rod Christensen** (DUPR ID: 4Q6GQG) - Rating: 5.980, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brandon Thompson** (DUPR ID: D52XJL) - Rating: 6.622, Location: Carlsbad, CA, US
- **Roger Jonhson** (DUPR ID: 9DGYY7) - Rating: 5.835, Location: Santa Ana, CA, US

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