# Match Record: 2025 Southern Championships - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (35 And Above) (2026-01-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:00:48
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7089997449
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2025 Southern Championships - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (35 And Above)
- **Location:** Macon, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3841-blees-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.89)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Julie Halbert** (DUPR ID: 8JLLNJ) - Rating: 3.848, Location: Tupelo, MS, US
- **Mark Halbert** (DUPR ID: 3YL5J4) - Rating: 3.991, Location: Tupelo, MS, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Nikki Nixon** (DUPR ID: 6Z5LX0) - Rating: 3.720, Location: Warner Robins, GA, US
- **Roger E Ruiz** (DUPR ID: 8ELLLV) - Rating: 4.015, Location: Dothan, AL, US

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