# Match Record: Pool A - Men's 5.0+ (ANY AGE) PickleBOWL (2025-02-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 06:42:56
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6626375600
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-02-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Pool A - Men's 5.0+ (ANY AGE) PickleBOWL
- **Location:** Fairport Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.17)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Joseph Valenti** (DUPR ID: DWQDPM) - Rating: 5.028, Location: Pittsford, NY, US
- **Justin Summons** (DUPR ID: Z9OQED) - Rating: 4.837, Location: Rochester, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Andy Salvato** (DUPR ID: KX6LR6) - Rating: 5.503, Location: Tonawanda, NY, US
- **Ryan Samland** (DUPR ID: 8DYY26) - Rating: 5.294, Location: Buffalo, NY, US

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