# Match Record: 2026 Alabama Open - Mens Doubles Open (<50) (2026-03-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:31:40
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6901635469
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Alabama Open - Mens Doubles Open (<50)
- **Location:** Clay, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5300-pickle-point-katy)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.88)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Maury Long** (DUPR ID: RZZKRQ) - Rating: 4.509, Location: AL, US
- **Stephen Blackshear** (DUPR ID: 9P9P27) - Rating: 5.132, Location: Birmingham, AL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Bolaji Kukoyi** (DUPR ID: 3PL0JQ) - Rating: 5.265, Location: Vestavia Hills, AL, US
- **Halim Akibou** (DUPR ID: 84PG5K) - Rating: 4.612, Location: Birmingham, AL, US

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