# Match Record: 4th Annual Dink for a Cure Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill: Merged 4.5 35-49, 50+ and 5.0 35-49, 50+ (2025-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:56:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6698863842
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** 4th Annual Dink for a Cure Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill: Merged 4.5 35-49, 50+ and 5.0 35-49, 50+
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6585-aguadilla-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Emily Hoffmann** (DUPR ID: 17MJDN) - Rating: 4.872, Location: San Marcos, TX, US
- **John David** (DUPR ID: 35YO9R) - Rating: 4.007, Location: Albuquerque, NM, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Nicki Tafolla** (DUPR ID: 8GO57X) - Rating: 4.540, Location: San Antonio, TX, US
- **Jimbo Valadez** (DUPR ID: W8K7K3) - Rating: 4.712, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US

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