# Match Record: RTA500 - JOOLA German Open 2026 (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 21:11:01
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8459023161
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** RTA500 - JOOLA German Open 2026
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-8, 3-11, 4-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.61)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Laurence Jullens** (Player ID: KXXRRY) - Rating: 4.374, Location: Byron Bay, NSW, AU
- **Trung Le Phung** (Player ID: ZNVYPL) - Rating: 4.964, Location: Friedberg, HE, DE

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Kevin Ian Drew** (Player ID: G0YRZQ) - Rating: 4.729, Location: Hofstetten, BY, DE
- **Ben Bengel** (Player ID: L5LPEJ) - Rating: 4.391, Location: N/A

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