# Match Record: Black Desert PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:39:48
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Black Desert PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Santa Clara, UT (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2403-bay-club-santa-clara)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6, 11-1
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.24)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Elsie Hendershot** (DUPR ID: JZY0J4) - Rating: 5.270, Location: Mapleton, UT, US
- **Braden Jacobson** (DUPR ID: 12O9X4) - Rating: 5.503, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Chuck Taylor** (DUPR ID: 3LK468) - Rating: 5.716, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Melissa Bere** (DUPR ID: 4PQLG6) - Rating: 4.472, Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US

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