# Match Record: 2025 SPA Monster Smash - Senior Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (65+) (70+) (2025-10-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:39:41
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6652649072
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-10-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 2025 SPA Monster Smash - Senior Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (65+) (70+)
- **Location:** Surprise, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2845-arizona-traditions-community)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **DELETED Account** (DUPR ID: 8KMMRK) - Rating: 2.895, Location: N/A
- **Daniel Leon** (DUPR ID: 1NXENZ) - Rating: 4.155, Location: Wilmette, IL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Valerie Braden** (DUPR ID: 89QWVK) - Rating: 3.265, Location: Goodyear, AZ, US
- **Marty Braden** (DUPR ID: 3LWO76) - Rating: 4.288, Location: Goodyear, AZ, US

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