# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Carvana Mesa Cup - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-02-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 18:55:25
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4966943753
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Carvana Mesa Cup - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Mesa, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6631-costa-mesa-tennis-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-9, 9-11, 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 6.33)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Gabriel Tardio** (DUPR ID: 30RE2N) - Rating: 6.971, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Catherine Parenteau** (DUPR ID: 16NGXG) - Rating: 6.148, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Lucy Kovalova** (DUPR ID: 3LZK56) - Rating: 5.728, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Matt Wright** (DUPR ID: 1RDGXQ) - Rating: 6.461, Location: PPA Tour Pro

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