# Match Record: 50/50 Men's OR Mixed 4.5+ (2026-02-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 00:44:30
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6887057576
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 50/50 Men's OR Mixed 4.5+
- **Location:** Fairport Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Paul J Valenti** (DUPR ID: 3L7MMQ) - Rating: 5.098, Location: Penfield, NY, US
- **David Marsh** (DUPR ID: RYZX9E) - Rating: 4.335, Location: Victor, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Andrew Thompson** (DUPR ID: 3P4LLQ) - Rating: 4.939, Location: Rochester, NY, US
- **Sean Williams** (DUPR ID: 12ZPKY) - Rating: 4.760, Location: Webster, NY, US

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