# 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 11:30:39
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6709679651
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **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:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.36)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Adam Glover** (DUPR ID: 9PNDV7) - Rating: 4.635, Location: Red Deer, AB, CA
- **Lance Gordon** (DUPR ID: GG4WVX) - Rating: 4.184, Location: Red Deer, AB, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Zeljik Psalm Maraon** (DUPR ID: RZEWQQ) - Rating: 4.767, Location: Red Deer, AB, CA
- **Chris Clarke** (DUPR ID: 5E99D5) - Rating: 3.853, Location: N/A

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