# Match Record: 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - LEGENDS Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 and 4.5) Age: (70 To 74) (2026-05-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:54:40
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - LEGENDS Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 and 4.5) Age: (70 To 74)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.36)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Craig Johnson** (DUPR ID: 0Y709N) - Rating: 4.680, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Donald Helsel** (DUPR ID: DND7GY) - Rating: 4.357, Location: Atlanta, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **David Douglas** (DUPR ID: 16OL7Q) - Rating: 4.204, Location: Freeport, FL, US
- **Thomas Stewart** (DUPR ID: 8K5EKK) - Rating: 4.215, Location: Columbus, GA, US

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