# Match Record: Pool A- Back swISh DUPR 18 -The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ PICKLR Thornton MLK Weekend Throwdown ~ Colorado (2025-01-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:51:58
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-01-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Pool A- Back swISh DUPR 18 -The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ PICKLR Thornton MLK Weekend Throwdown ~ Colorado
- **Location:** The Picklr Thornton 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 14-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.69)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Alexander Khachigian** (DUPR ID: DWWPRX) - Rating: 4.746, Location: Wheat Ridge, CO, US
- **Saneh Ste. Claire** (DUPR ID: 2LOG0R) - Rating: 4.218, Location: Denver, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Gabriel Drury** (DUPR ID: 3P52JX) - Rating: 4.771, Location: Denver, CO, US
- **Ruby Lee** (DUPR ID: 3YM9WE) - Rating: 5.013, Location: Denver, CO, US

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