# Match Record: WACs DUPR Tournament Sunday 5/31/2026 - Pickleheads Popcorn - Round 2 Game 1 (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 06:32:48
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** WACs DUPR Tournament Sunday 5/31/2026 - Pickleheads Popcorn - Round 2 Game 1
- **Location:** Little Italy/Arena Green East 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.20)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Benjamin Lam** (DUPR ID: L2WK2K) - Rating: 4.137, Location: San Jose, CA, US
- **Thieu Pham** (DUPR ID: RYDW4Z) - Rating: 4.194, Location: Milpitas, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **The HOP N** (DUPR ID: PWD22Q) - Rating: 4.015, Location: N/A
- **Bruce Tran** (DUPR ID: 99JXEE) - Rating: 4.453, Location: San Jose, CA, US

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