# Match Record: The Dill Dinkers Polar Classic - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.499 And Under) Age: (Any) (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 17:44:40
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The Dill Dinkers Polar Classic - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.499 And Under) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Simsbury, CT 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.05)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Eric Tkacz** (Player ID: RXDR4M) - Rating: 4.397, Location: Simsbury, CT, US
- **Daniel Kessler** (Player ID: 56L9OL) - Rating: 4.191, Location: Avon, CT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Nick Loucks** (Player ID: DNONE4) - Rating: 4.018, Location: Farmington, CT, US
- **Austin James** (Player ID: 0RJVOX) - Rating: 3.612, Location: West Hartford, CT, US

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