# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 04:13:14
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** Peachtree Corners/Norcross, GA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Praveen Akula** (DUPR ID: JJKN0M) - Rating: 4.672, Location: New Orleans, LA, US
- **Devrim Hayes** (DUPR ID: DWLOD6) - Rating: 4.548, Location: New Orleans, LA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Matt Maldonado** (DUPR ID: PKDY7X) - Rating: 4.447, Location: Greenville, SC, US
- **Hunter Klinko** (DUPR ID: 4VLQX6) - Rating: 4.460, Location: Greer, SC, US

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