# Match Record: 002 Picklr Austin West Open, 2nd Annual - Men's Doubles 4.5 / Any Age (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 05:48:58
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8347100840
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 002 Picklr Austin West Open, 2nd Annual - Men's Doubles 4.5 / Any Age
- **Location:** The Picklr Austin West, 8201 N FM 620 Suite 130, Austin, TX 78726, USA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matthew Madden** (DUPR ID: 896JJE) - Rating: 4.208, Location: Austin, TX, US
- **Christian Sasam** (DUPR ID: PWXL4X) - Rating: 4.495, Location: Pflugerville, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **krish bhakta** (DUPR ID: 67RGDD) - Rating: 4.510, Location: Harlingen, TX, US
- **Eddie Sada** (DUPR ID: ODYPOE) - Rating: 4.465, Location: Weslaco, TX, US

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