# Match Record: Elite Pickleball New Year's Invitational (2026-01-10)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 12:29:55
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6681883258
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-10
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Elite Pickleball New Year's Invitational
- **Location:** Centre Court Athletic Club, Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, USA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.70)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Preston Chao** (Player ID: RZR50Q) - Rating: 4.878, Location: Chicago, IL, US
- **Gabriel Goldszal** (Player ID: MYEMKL) - Rating: 4.721, Location: Chicago, IL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kevin Hodgman** (Player ID: Z9K94L) - Rating: 4.591, Location: Chicago, IL, US
- **Joe Han** (Player ID: RZ9W2E) - Rating: 4.628, Location: Northbrook, IL, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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