# Match Record: 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 14:37:20
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Atascocita, TX 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-4, 11-0
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.61)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Tom Protzek** (DUPR ID: YG46ED) - Rating: 5.896, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Luca Mack** (DUPR ID: N7N7QN) - Rating: 6.183, Location: Emmendingen, BW, DE

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Eduardo Garcia** (DUPR ID: ZNGYGW) - Rating: 5.220, Location: Addison, TX, US
- **Amit Verma** (DUPR ID: W65DVG) - Rating: 5.130, Location: Coppell, TX, US

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