# Match Record: APA - The Western Open - Split Age Mens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) (50/49) (2026-04-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 04:21:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6706149972
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** APA - The Western Open - Split Age Mens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) (50/49)
- **Location:** Red Deer, AB (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1425-red-deer-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Devin Gorder** (DUPR ID: NYEDL7) - Rating: 4.706, Location: Prince Albert, SK, CA
- **jun chen** (DUPR ID: OZYQ2P) - Rating: 4.263, Location: Edmonton, AB, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Lennard Vanderschee** (DUPR ID: QPL6OD) - Rating: 4.134, Location: Blackfalds, AB, CA
- **Shane Wilhelm** (DUPR ID: 8KG6WO) - Rating: 4.414, Location: Blackfalds, AB, CA

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