# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Round Robin 70+ Age (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:35:38
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Round Robin 70+ Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.06)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jay Gable** (DUPR ID: 30RD4Q) - Rating: 3.942, Location: Miromar Lakes, FL, US
- **Lew Grabhorn** (DUPR ID: 12GROY) - Rating: 3.960, Location: Fort Myers Beach, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Rick Barry** (DUPR ID: 3PRRX8) - Rating: 4.554, Location: Bradenton, FL, US
- **DELETED Account** (DUPR ID: 1R4V4M) - Rating: 3.781, Location: N/A

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