# Match Record: iPickle 2026 Winter Classic Men's Doubles 4.5 (8+, 35+) Group B (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:11:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7744696129
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** iPickle 2026 Winter Classic Men's Doubles 4.5 (8+, 35+) Group B
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.77)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Julien Fort** (DUPR ID: PZGKYM) - Rating: 3.647, Location: N/A
- **Raphael Fort** (DUPR ID: E9POLE) - Rating: 3.817, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Thomas Ma** (DUPR ID: 84XPRV) - Rating: 3.904, Location: Tempe, AZ, US
- **Merrick Mooshian** (DUPR ID: 2YYKWY) - Rating: 3.713, Location: Westminster, CA, US

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