# Match Record: ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 15:00:47
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4375886954
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0)
- **Location:** Austin, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6915-ipop-inclusive-place-of-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8, 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.34)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alex Drake** (DUPR ID: W6Q5RM) - Rating: 3.187, Location: Conroe, TX, US
- **Curtis Scroggins** (DUPR ID: 17EY7M) - Rating: 3.464, Location: Houston, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **phani varma** (DUPR ID: V225XJ) - Rating: 3.211, Location: Leander, TX, US
- **Ashok Daverpally** (DUPR ID: YMMQMK) - Rating: 3.488, Location: N/A

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