# Match Record: The Picklr Birmingham 4.5+ Men's Doubles (2025-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 16:48:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6949529641
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** The Picklr Birmingham 4.5+ Men's Doubles
- **Location:** 1031 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6087-the-picklr-birmingham)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Stephen Watts** (DUPR ID: 8K5ZJ6) - Rating: 4.469, Location: Birmingham, AL, US
- **Chris Hollon** (DUPR ID: 3PZ7LM) - Rating: 4.701, Location: Birmingham, AL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Steve Claassen** (DUPR ID: 3VL6EE) - Rating: 5.016, Location: Birmingham, AL, US
- **Andy Dennis** (DUPR ID: 3VLL47) - Rating: 4.428, Location: N/A

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