# Match Record: R1 Pool 5 Carmen Sanz Pickleball DUPR Shuffle 5/18 (2026-05-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:18:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8039139629
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** R1 Pool 5 Carmen Sanz Pickleball DUPR Shuffle 5/18
- **Location:** Lafayette Tennis Club 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.08)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Noline Bhatt** (DUPR ID: EW5LEW) - Rating: 3.109, Location: San Ramon, CA, US
- **Yuka  Takahashi** (DUPR ID: Q5LKKR) - Rating: 3.033, Location: Lafayette, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Monika Rimgailaite** (DUPR ID: VXK2PE) - Rating: 3.031, Location: Orinda, CA, US
- **Marita Louw** (DUPR ID: QPYEDD) - Rating: 3.143, Location: Walnut Creek, CA, US

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