# Match Record: mens 3.5 pool 1 (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:32:48
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8342307292
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** mens 3.5 pool 1
- **Location:** Suite 130, 6123, University Dr NW 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **adam kim** (DUPR ID: 554ZLP) - Rating: 3.901, Location: Huntsville, AL, US
- **youngchul kang** (DUPR ID: RW76ZZ) - Rating: 3.882, Location: AL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Blake Mann** (DUPR ID: J50RV4) - Rating: 3.856, Location: N/A
- **Patrick Carr** (DUPR ID: PZE6JZ) - Rating: 3.634, Location: Huntsville, AL, US

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