# Match Record: The NOLA Amateur Open @ The Exchange - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any) (2026-04-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 03:34:34
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6911272415
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** The NOLA Amateur Open @ The Exchange - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** New Orleans, LA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5498-city-park-tennis-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Shane Macy** (DUPR ID: ME2LZG) - Rating: 3.559, Location: New Orleans, LA, US
- **Jason Elmore** (DUPR ID: ZN7JYM) - Rating: 3.556, Location: New Orleans, LA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Andre Desforges** (DUPR ID: D970NL) - Rating: 3.423, Location: N/A
- **Jeff Stempel** (DUPR ID: NX0G07) - Rating: 3.816, Location: St Tammany Parish, LA, US

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