# Match Record: Chase the Finals: Men's 5.0+ Loser's Quarter-Finals (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 14:43:30
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7166850724
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Chase the Finals: Men's 5.0+ Loser's Quarter-Finals
- **Location:** Centreville, VA, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.24)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ben Rice** (DUPR ID: 99P4PJ) - Rating: 5.173, Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US
- **Daniel Johnson** (DUPR ID: 8JN9ZO) - Rating: 5.161, Location: Garner, NC, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **James Broker** (DUPR ID: 896P67) - Rating: 5.647, Location: Nokesville, VA, US
- **Ali Al Amili** (DUPR ID: 3OQZ2P) - Rating: 4.967, Location: N/A

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