# Match Record: 2026 Tommy Wong Memorial Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (70+) (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:43:30
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7187562531
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Tommy Wong Memorial Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (70+)
- **Location:** Surprise, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2845-arizona-traditions-community)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Craig Palermo** (DUPR ID: 3LVKQZ) - Rating: 4.511, Location: Reedsport, OR, US
- **Gregory Leitzke** (DUPR ID: 3XK405) - Rating: 4.495, Location: Park City, UT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Mark Friedenberg** (DUPR ID: 12YG79) - Rating: 4.382, Location: Surprise, AZ, US
- **James Hackenberg** (DUPR ID: 1QX79D) - Rating: 4.812, Location: Kalamazoo, MI, US

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