# Match Record: 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-04-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:13:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4883218717
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.69)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Nicole Conard** (DUPR ID: M2DYJG) - Rating: 5.285, Location: Boca Raton, FL, US
- **Rafa Hewett** (DUPR ID: 305D48) - Rating: 6.245, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Marcela Hones** (DUPR ID: 17ELZN) - Rating: 5.125, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Donald Young** (DUPR ID: 17LMX5) - Rating: 6.109, Location: PPA Tour Pro

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