# Match Record: 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-04-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:41:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5187020621
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 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:** 5-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ava Ignatowich** (DUPR ID: 3XRMD4) - Rating: 5.015, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Edward Perez** (DUPR ID: 16KKK1) - Rating: 5.632, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Parth Mody** (DUPR ID: PW7M0Q) - Rating: 5.638, Location: Johns Creek, GA, US
- **Mary McGowan** (DUPR ID: 9PM99K) - Rating: 5.225, Location: Bluemont, VA, US

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