# Match Record: PPA Tour: Veolia Texas Open - Mens Singles Pro Qualifier (2026-03-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:40:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4724820587
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Veolia Texas Open - Mens Singles Pro Qualifier
- **Location:** McKinney, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5102-the-picklr-mckinney)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-9, 16-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.16)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Gavin Gonzales** (DUPR ID: 2QV0O7) - Rating: 4.662, Location: Frisco, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Blake Goodman** (DUPR ID: 7DVMM4) - Rating: 5.665, Location: Kemah, TX, US

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