# Match Record: The American Riviera Classic - Women's Doubles Skill: (4.5) (2026-05-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:21:46
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The American Riviera Classic - Women's Doubles Skill: (4.5)
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-119-santa-barbara-pickleball-courts)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kyle Flaherty** (DUPR ID: 8WE56K) - Rating: 3.677, Location: Templeton, CA, US
- **Allison Head** (DUPR ID: DWNY74) - Rating: 4.179, Location: Atascadero, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Annie Fodor** (DUPR ID: 8KZDPO) - Rating: 3.554, Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, US
- **Saisuni Nicola** (DUPR ID: 6Z0P9K) - Rating: 3.709, Location: N/A

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