# Match Record: Life Time Loudoun Spring Classic Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 3.5-4.0 $500 Prize (2026-03-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 15:56:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7925036237
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Life Time Loudoun Spring Classic Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles 3.5-4.0 $500 Prize
- **Location:** Sterling, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4616-homer-education-and-recreation-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Thomas Char** (DUPR ID: L5MKY6) - Rating: 3.605, Location: Ashburn, VA, US
- **Eric Masternick** (DUPR ID: RXQ2LD) - Rating: 3.618, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **John Hand** (DUPR ID: 567Q4P) - Rating: 3.756, Location: Gainesville, VA, US
- **bilal  Tarakhail** (DUPR ID: 0R2DPG) - Rating: 3.898, Location: Prince William County, VA, US

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