# Match Record: 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:25:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5213225949
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5, 6-11, 4-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.07)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Hunter Merritt** (DUPR ID: 6ZZ44K) - Rating: 5.119, Location: Katy, TX, US
- **Garrett Peterson** (DUPR ID: MY29NV) - Rating: 4.995, Location: Houston, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Garrett Ivey** (DUPR ID: 16RNYK) - Rating: 4.781, Location: Dublin, GA, US
- **Landon Ivey** (DUPR ID: 3OR4OE) - Rating: 5.373, Location: Dublin, GA, US

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