# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 50-59 Age (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:00:42
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 50-59 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.71)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **David Kaye** (DUPR ID: 8J772D) - Rating: 4.413, Location: Hollywood, FL, US
- **Duane  Patchin** (DUPR ID: 8E92V8) - Rating: 4.668, Location: Lake Worth, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Steve Kelner** (DUPR ID: 8E6ZPW) - Rating: 5.034, Location: Avalon, NJ, US
- **Matt East** (DUPR ID: 3ZDPLD) - Rating: 4.743, Location: Naples, FL, US

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