# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Round Robin 70+ Age (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:33:03
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Round Robin 70+ Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.97)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jay Gable** (DUPR ID: 30RD4Q) - Rating: 3.971, Location: Miromar Lakes, FL, US
- **Lew Grabhorn** (DUPR ID: 12GROY) - Rating: 4.007, Location: Fort Myers Beach, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Rick Barry** (DUPR ID: 3PRRX8) - Rating: 4.499, Location: Bradenton, FL, US
- **DELETED Account** (DUPR ID: 1R4V4M) - Rating: 3.408, Location: N/A

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