# Match Record: The East Valley Amateur Open @ Pickleball Backyard - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any) (2026-02-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:09:14
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8447633801
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** The East Valley Amateur Open @ Pickleball Backyard - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Gilbert, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6354-gilbert-stephenson-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Nivas Jinka** (DUPR ID: JZWX6D) - Rating: 3.620, Location: Mesa, AZ, US
- **Kiran Patibandla** (DUPR ID: 7DP5EN) - Rating: 3.587, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **David Bennett** (DUPR ID: YXYZ5E) - Rating: 4.253, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US
- **Jace Luzania** (DUPR ID: GX57LM) - Rating: 2.824, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US

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