# Match Record: Pickle Factory Winterfest 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 01:19:44
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8200680503
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Pickle Factory Winterfest 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Bel Air, MD (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4775-pickle-factory)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.63)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Blake Hardesty** (DUPR ID: KXLDM7) - Rating: 4.607, Location: Falls Church, VA, US
- **Noah Vu** (DUPR ID: 56ENMP) - Rating: 4.988, Location: Chantilly, VA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **piyush mavanur** (DUPR ID: 5EMKW0) - Rating: 4.225, Location: Baltimore, MD, US
- **Kevin McCloskey** (DUPR ID: 3XLRP2) - Rating: 4.702, Location: N/A

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