# Match Record: January Tournament - Men's Doubles <3.5 (2026-01-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:02:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7884083788
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** January Tournament - Men's Doubles <3.5
- **Location:** 1 Valley Street, New Haven, 06515 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.39)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Justin Morano** (DUPR ID: 9927KK) - Rating: 3.482, Location: New Haven, CT, US
- **Mubeen Kotwal** (DUPR ID: 2Q76QY) - Rating: 3.306, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Frank Sanchez** (DUPR ID: NX9VMN) - Rating: 3.447, Location: CT, US
- **Daniel Raspardo** (DUPR ID: O6YE5P) - Rating: 3.319, Location: CT, US

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