# Match Record: 2026 Tommy Wong Memorial Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (50+) (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 18:32:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8297999070
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Tommy Wong Memorial Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (50+)
- **Location:** Surprise, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2845-arizona-traditions-community)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.22)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Dustin LaFond** (DUPR ID: 3VGM97) - Rating: 4.428, Location: Mesa, AZ, US
- **Pat Finley** (DUPR ID: 3LQKWZ) - Rating: 4.358, Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tom Haller** (DUPR ID: 8KPMN7) - Rating: 4.061, Location: Sun City, AZ, US
- **John Markosian** (DUPR ID: JZJDRJ) - Rating: 4.050, Location: Peoria, AZ, US

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