# Match Record: PALA IV Annual Flamingo Classic - Men Challenger Division Max DUPR combined 7.5 (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:23:20
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7742197585
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** PALA IV Annual Flamingo Classic - Men Challenger Division Max DUPR combined 7.5
- **Location:** Spring, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6596-westport-community-arena)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.10)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Paul Shepherd** (DUPR ID: 99LVVV) - Rating: 2.876, Location: N/A
- **Whitney Beck** (DUPR ID: 9PGZNV) - Rating: 2.877, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Matthew Tran** (DUPR ID: NYVO4W) - Rating: 3.027, Location: N/A
- **James Vo** (DUPR ID: 6KZP70) - Rating: 3.611, Location: Houston, TX, US

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