# Match Record: 2025 Capital Benefit Group Seattle Metro Classic Presented by UW Medicine - FRIDAY MEN'S DOUBLES OPEN PLAY-IN OPEN $$ (4.5 DUPR MINIMUM **BOTH PLAYERS** REQUIRED) - TOP 4 GO TO SUNDAY DRAW (2025-07-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:17:34
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6976873150
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-07-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2025 Capital Benefit Group Seattle Metro Classic Presented by UW Medicine - FRIDAY MEN'S DOUBLES OPEN PLAY-IN OPEN $$ (4.5 DUPR MINIMUM **BOTH PLAYERS** REQUIRED) - TOP 4 GO TO SUNDAY DRAW
- **Location:** Shoreline, WA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6752-mirror-lake-hoa)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-4, 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.87)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Nick Smith** (DUPR ID: 127E0E) - Rating: 4.883, Location: Bellingham, WA, US
- **Benjamin Stookey** (DUPR ID: JZM5WJ) - Rating: 5.008, Location: Bellingham, WA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **David Kim** (DUPR ID: ZNGLKL) - Rating: 4.765, Location: Beaverton, OR, US
- **David Nguyen** (DUPR ID: PKM9WE) - Rating: 4.815, Location: Hillsboro, OR, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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