# Match Record: Eastman Open - Ace The Cause Pickleball Tournament - 05. Advanced Men's Doubles Skill: (4.0 and Above) Age: (Any) (2025-09-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:37:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6627578431
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Eastman Open - Ace The Cause Pickleball Tournament - 05. Advanced Men's Doubles Skill: (4.0 and Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Kingsport, TN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2248-lynn-view-community-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.17)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eric Sparks** (DUPR ID: 59Y2Q0) - Rating: 4.066, Location: Jonesborough, TN, US
- **AJ Blackmore** (DUPR ID: 4LKK6K) - Rating: 3.779, Location: Johnson City, TN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Benjamin Farne** (DUPR ID: 0YQR0X) - Rating: 4.511, Location: Church Hill, TN, US
- **Brett Compton** (DUPR ID: 17RX64) - Rating: 4.329, Location: Bristol, VA, US

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