# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Carvana Mesa Cup - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:04:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4334580508
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Carvana Mesa Cup - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** Mesa, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6631-costa-mesa-tennis-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7, 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.19)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Francis Chi** (DUPR ID: Z9VKJQ) - Rating: 5.273, Location: Syosset, NY, US
- **Ethan Bakalinsky** (DUPR ID: ZNP0WL) - Rating: 5.525, Location: Marlboro, NJ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Khalijawan Kai Barber** (DUPR ID: 3046YN) - Rating: 4.967, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
- **Christian Tanner** (DUPR ID: 17V0P4) - Rating: 5.004, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US

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