# Match Record: The GOAT Fall Open - Split-Age Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) (2025-09-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:05:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7386795312
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** The GOAT Fall Open - Split-Age Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5)
- **Location:** London, ON (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5985-smash-pickleball-canada-s-premier-pickleball-facility)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.74)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nathan Vickery** (DUPR ID: DWPXYX) - Rating: 4.763, Location: Essex County, ON, CA
- **Ron Funkenhauser** (DUPR ID: V7GD75) - Rating: 4.706, Location: Tecumseh, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Peter Basl** (DUPR ID: 3VRQP6) - Rating: 4.781, Location: Hamilton, ON, CA
- **Gerry Pappas** (DUPR ID: 3X5DN7) - Rating: 4.726, Location: Milton, ON, CA

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