# Match Record: 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:06:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4344962679
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Atascocita, TX 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.14)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jose Martinez** (DUPR ID: PK6J4Q) - Rating: 5.673, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Kylie Imperial** (DUPR ID: QP9ZNR) - Rating: 5.022, Location: Dallas, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Julianna Hess** (DUPR ID: 1RNYQZ) - Rating: 4.727, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Diego Lebron** (DUPR ID: 84WRPM) - Rating: 5.140, Location: Troy, NY, US

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