# Match Record: The West Coast Championship 2026_Open Men Doubles (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 00:37:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6615174955
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The West Coast Championship 2026_Open Men Doubles
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Raaquib  Merchant** (DUPR ID: L2YJQ6) - Rating: 4.871, Location: Mumbai, MH, IN
- **Ratnam  Shah** (DUPR ID: 99XPKE) - Rating: 4.767, Location: Ahmedabad, GJ, IN

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ritesh Acharya** (DUPR ID: EGJKNJ) - Rating: 4.169, Location: Mumbai, MH, IN
- **Vishal Laungani** (DUPR ID: 76PZQ0) - Rating: 4.545, Location: Thane, MH, IN

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