# Match Record: ERA Pickleball Tour: Houston Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) (2026-03-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:05:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4636920831
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** ERA Pickleball Tour: Houston Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5)
- **Location:** The Woodlands, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6967-chevron-phillips-chemical-company-lp)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.66)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Natalie Kha** (DUPR ID: QPMDZR) - Rating: 4.457, Location: Katy, TX, US
- **James Ngo** (DUPR ID: 7D55KM) - Rating: 4.961, Location: Houston, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Dominique Thai** (DUPR ID: ZN4XML) - Rating: 4.278, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Andres Padilla** (DUPR ID: 6ZVK0G) - Rating: 4.958, Location: Houston, TX, US

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