# Match Record: ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 05:47:07
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7907201486
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5)
- **Location:** Austin, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6915-ipop-inclusive-place-of-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 13-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.16)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Andy Van** (DUPR ID: 3ZJKNM) - Rating: 4.244, Location: Austin, TX, US
- **Ben Ray** (DUPR ID: 1RQQ7M) - Rating: 4.329, Location: Austin, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Robert Ouch** (DUPR ID: 9PLVVV) - Rating: 3.842, Location: N/A
- **Ray Moreno** (DUPR ID: 2QD9R4) - Rating: 4.239, Location: N/A

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