# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49) (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 18:54:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4658889015
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-5, 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.27)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **chris vacca** (DUPR ID: 8EVG5J) - Rating: 4.633, Location: Bend, OR, US
- **levi mcclain** (DUPR ID: 8JMZVD) - Rating: 4.442, Location: Bend, OR, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jorge Chavez** (DUPR ID: 84WLQ2) - Rating: 3.819, Location: Ventura County, CA, US
- **Dustin Kraus** (DUPR ID: W64LOQ) - Rating: 4.180, Location: Simi Valley, CA, US

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