# Match Record: Portugal Pickleball Masters - RTA Amateur Events (2026-05-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 20:51:15
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Portugal Pickleball Masters - RTA Amateur Events
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.33)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Andre Ponce** (DUPR ID: 765YQ0) - Rating: 4.319, Location: Carvoeiro, Faro District, PT
- **María Jesús  Fernández** (DUPR ID: G50LXQ) - Rating: 4.844, Location: Badajoz, EX, ES

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Grainne Martin** (DUPR ID: 594PDL) - Rating: 4.201, Location: KY, IE
- **Alan  Cunningham** (DUPR ID: JJ0XYJ) - Rating: 3.954, Location: Tralee, KY, IE

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