# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Junior Mixed Doubles U18 (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:48:02
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Junior Mixed Doubles U18
- **Location:** Peachtree Corners/Norcross, GA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.40)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kate Smith** (DUPR ID: 56ERJP) - Rating: 4.138, Location: Marietta, GA, US
- **Kayden Nguyen** (DUPR ID: DWELM6) - Rating: 4.251, Location: FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Francesca Randazzo** (DUPR ID: 7DEJO4) - Rating: 4.507, Location: Sarasota, FL, US
- **Ben Baravik** (DUPR ID: QPNJ7R) - Rating: 4.713, Location: Aurora, CO, US

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