# Match Record: PPA Tour: Carvana PPA Masters Powered by Invited - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49) (2026-01-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:29:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4950148630
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Carvana PPA Masters Powered by Invited - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** Rancho Mirage, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1621-del-webb-rancho-mirage)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ashley Smith** (DUPR ID: 8WM5RQ) - Rating: 4.369, Location: Tustin, CA, US
- **Brian Lee** (DUPR ID: 8DOGP6) - Rating: 4.594, Location: Mission Viejo, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mimi Mercado** (DUPR ID: 3ZW0MD) - Rating: 4.413, Location: Long Beach, CA, US
- **Danny Brunac** (DUPR ID: 1QXRR0) - Rating: 4.383, Location: Seal Beach, CA, US

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