# Match Record: Men's Doubles 4.5+ (2026-01-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 22:04:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7298309401
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Men's Doubles 4.5+
- **Location:** 24 Hour Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-0
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.30)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Daniel Bloden** (DUPR ID: 16Y5RG) - Rating: 4.798, Location: Summerville, SC, US
- **Michael Finch** (DUPR ID: 4Z7OJM) - Rating: 4.858, Location: Columbia, SC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Joseph Yi** (DUPR ID: EGVPEM) - Rating: 3.736, Location: West Columbia, SC, US
- **Ben Estroff** (DUPR ID: RZL7XN) - Rating: 3.825, Location: North Augusta, SC, US

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