# Match Record: The PickleBrawl in the Blue Ridge - Men's Doubles Skill: (Open) (2025-09-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 15:39:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6605834481
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The PickleBrawl in the Blue Ridge - Men's Doubles Skill: (Open)
- **Location:** Salem, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2123-carefree-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 5-11, 12-10, 10-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.09)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Charlie Wolf** (DUPR ID: ODKWR2) - Rating: 4.879, Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US
- **Derek Kraje** (DUPR ID: 3YN29E) - Rating: 5.213, Location: Lynchburg, VA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Noah Smith** (DUPR ID: 0YV2J4) - Rating: 5.035, Location: Salem, VA, US
- **Sahith Mandala** (DUPR ID: 596VDL) - Rating: 5.216, Location: Roanoke, VA, US

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