# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Sacramento Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (35 To 49) (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:18:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7752257150
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Sacramento Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5690-sacramento-asian-sports-foundation)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.43)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nico Valencia** (DUPR ID: 89XRER) - Rating: 4.608, Location: Reno, NV, US
- **Aria Shahmirzadi** (DUPR ID: PWNJDQ) - Rating: 3.898, Location: Orange County, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brian Classen** (DUPR ID: 8M9R0O) - Rating: 4.794, Location: Reno, NV, US
- **Eric Byrnes** (DUPR ID: V4ZW0J) - Rating: 4.410, Location: Truckee, CA, US

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