# Match Record: APP Sacramento Open Benftg. Shriners Children's - Mens Doubles 4.0: 55+ (South) (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:15:15
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7087052468
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** APP Sacramento Open Benftg. Shriners Children's - Mens Doubles 4.0: 55+ (South)
- **Location:** Johnson Ranch Sports Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **James Ptacek** (DUPR ID: MYGDVV) - Rating: 3.754, Location: Strongsville, OH, US
- **Steve Tams** (DUPR ID: 8EXPQO) - Rating: 3.878, Location: Mesa, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Michael Fisicaro** (DUPR ID: 7NNJV4) - Rating: 3.922, Location: Santa Rosa, CA, US
- **Kevin Clougherty** (DUPR ID: 7644ZN) - Rating: 3.582, Location: Santa Rosa, CA, US

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