# Match Record: 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 22:33:42
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Atascocita, TX 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-0, 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.76)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Carlos Di Laura** (DUPR ID: 8EPORV) - Rating: 5.776, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Martin Emmrich** (DUPR ID: 3Z705Q) - Rating: 6.311, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brent Werbeck** (DUPR ID: 8EX5MJ) - Rating: 5.475, Location: Austin, TX, US
- **Pieter De Vries** (DUPR ID: OD64J2) - Rating: 5.468, Location: Haarlem, NH, NL

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