# Match Record: PPA Tour: Carvana PPA Masters Powered by Invited - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-01-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:30:25
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Carvana PPA Masters Powered by Invited - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** Rancho Mirage, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1621-del-webb-rancho-mirage)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7, 13-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ethan Mahony** (DUPR ID: XJ2G5X) - Rating: 4.852, Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US
- **Duncan Mulenga** (DUPR ID: RZ6O0D) - Rating: 5.260, Location: Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, ZM

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Drew Punjabi** (DUPR ID: 6ND0RK) - Rating: 4.365, Location: N/A
- **Michael E Rodriguez** (DUPR ID: 3X79J2) - Rating: 4.635, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

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