# Match Record: The Ladybug Classic - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (19+, 30+, 40+, 50+) (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:50:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8533513704
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** The Ladybug Classic - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (19+, 30+, 40+, 50+)
- **Location:** Henrico, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5719-performance-pickleball-rva)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.33)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Dylan Thomas** (Player ID: M2PK7L) - Rating: 4.251, Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US
- **Justin Clements** (Player ID: JJYXGD) - Rating: 4.473, Location: Gloucester, VA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Prit Patel** (Player ID: KOROV6) - Rating: 4.292, Location: Chesterfield County, VA, US
- **Parth Patel** (Player ID: EWLEEW) - Rating: 4.314, Location: Richmond, VA, US

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