# Match Record: HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Men's Doubles: 4.5+ / Open Age (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 18:46:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6847952666
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Men's Doubles: 4.5+ / Open Age
- **Location:** Canton, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5574-syracuse-indoor-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.16)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Lawrence Dowling** (DUPR ID: 9P92N7) - Rating: 3.486, Location: Wooster, OH, US
- **Alex Anikeeff** (DUPR ID: PK59QG) - Rating: 4.793, Location: Dublin, OH, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Christian Thornton** (DUPR ID: YGXQ6E) - Rating: 4.257, Location: Wexford, PA, US
- **Devyn Emmons** (DUPR ID: 56Q44L) - Rating: 4.119, Location: Norwalk, OH, US

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