# Match Record: 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships by PPA Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49) (2023-11-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:49:01
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-11-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships by PPA Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-11, 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.14)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Derek Willis** (DUPR ID: 12Y4EY) - Rating: 5.480, Location: Evansville, IN, US
- **Nathan Wildridge** (DUPR ID: 8KE2K8) - Rating: 5.020, Location: Washington, IN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mark Palm** (DUPR ID: 8K5Z77) - Rating: 5.178, Location: San Diego County, CA, US
- **Troy Ramos** (DUPR ID: 3V2YO6) - Rating: 4.879, Location: San Diego, CA, US

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