# Match Record: 2026 CT Pickleball Minnesota Summer Kickoff at Chip's Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles 5.00-5.49 (2026-05-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:36:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7130173740
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 CT Pickleball Minnesota Summer Kickoff at Chip's Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles 5.00-5.49
- **Location:** Eagan, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6491-sky-hill-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.80)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Layne Thomas ** (DUPR ID: 8MZX0P) - Rating: 4.782, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
- **Chris Bach** (DUPR ID: NYMJYW) - Rating: 4.826, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Juan Patron Diaz** (DUPR ID: 8W2Q7K) - Rating: 4.688, Location: Saint Paul, MN, US
- **Mukhtar Baradia** (DUPR ID: 3PNPEX) - Rating: 4.921, Location: Burnsville, MN, US

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