# Match Record: 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships by PPA Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (35 To 49) (2023-11-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 14:02:27
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-11-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships by PPA Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Melissa Suchomel** (DUPR ID: 8E9DDW) - Rating: 4.557, Location: Penryn, CA, US
- **Tuong Tu** (DUPR ID: 3ZZYEP) - Rating: 4.879, Location: Plymouth, MN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Karen Taeatafa De La Rosa** (DUPR ID: 8KZNJY) - Rating: 4.445, Location: Spring Valley, CA, US
- **Michael Melgar** (DUPR ID: 1RDLD8) - Rating: 4.717, Location: Chula Vista, CA, US

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