# Match Record: $5 Tuesday Tussle - Pickleheads Gauntlet - Game 1 (2026-03-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:23:59
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** $5 Tuesday Tussle - Pickleheads Gauntlet - Game 1
- **Location:** Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.54)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Raj Thakkar** (DUPR ID: M2VW0V) - Rating: 4.194, Location: Macon, GA, US
- **Bert Rosenberger** (DUPR ID: ODKO6L) - Rating: 3.299, Location: Macon, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Michael Giddens** (DUPR ID: VXMLJ5) - Rating: 3.330, Location: Gray, GA, US
- **Dave Altman** (DUPR ID: NYN55W) - Rating: 3.322, Location: Eatonton, GA, US

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