# Match Record: 5th Annual Illahe Open * Hosted by Shane Denning - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (10 And Above) (2026-03-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:47:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7628881982
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 5th Annual Illahe Open * Hosted by Shane Denning - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (10 And Above)
- **Location:** Salem, OR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2123-carefree-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 17-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **William Gardner** (DUPR ID: 3ZZVWM) - Rating: 5.316, Location: McMinnville, OR, US
- **Nathan Webb** (DUPR ID: 9PXQGR) - Rating: 4.197, Location: Turner, OR, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Emile van Rensburg** (DUPR ID: DN4O9X) - Rating: 4.624, Location: Tigard, OR, US
- **Nalei Niko** (DUPR ID: ZN0LMP) - Rating: 4.747, Location: Portland, OR, US

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