# Match Record: Stars, Stripes and Smashes - Mens Doubles: 4.5 - 5.0 (2025-06-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:42:10
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8302289211
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-06-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Stars, Stripes and Smashes - Mens Doubles: 4.5 - 5.0
- **Location:** Maple Grove, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4400-pints-paddle)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Sorin Trofin** (DUPR ID: 56V6R5) - Rating: 4.480, Location: South Saint Paul, MN, US
- **DELETED Account** (DUPR ID: 3YEMGG) - Rating: 4.278, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Benjamin Shamrokh** (DUPR ID: 3V6YKJ) - Rating: 4.497, Location: Minneapolis, US
- **Tuong Tu** (DUPR ID: 3ZZYEP) - Rating: 4.928, Location: Plymouth, MN, US

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