# Match Record: 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:59:08
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Atascocita, TX 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 4-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.09)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Andrew Loftin** (DUPR ID: 89O5EJ) - Rating: 5.335, Location: Boynton Beach, FL, US
- **Michael Burdakin** (DUPR ID: 3OR64E) - Rating: 4.769, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Pablo Copetti** (DUPR ID: ODWLKP) - Rating: 4.948, Location: Key Biscayne, FL, US
- **Adair Garcia** (DUPR ID: W6ZOGG) - Rating: 5.324, Location: Miami, FL, US

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