# Match Record: PALA IV Annual Flamingo Classic - Men Elite Division Max DUPR combined 8.75 (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:10:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8129573723
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PALA IV Annual Flamingo Classic - Men Elite Division Max DUPR combined 8.75
- **Location:** Spring, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6596-westport-community-arena)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.06)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jonathan Chen** (Player ID: 2LXGGE) - Rating: 3.880, Location: Spring, TX, US
- **Bryan Duke Hernandez** (Player ID: 17NMV5) - Rating: 4.151, Location: Midland, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Aaron Nisman** (Player ID: 1RKKRD) - Rating: 3.870, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Esteban Chapa** (Player ID: KOVMVK) - Rating: 4.348, Location: Houston, TX, US

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