# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:56:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5484627729
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** San Clemente, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4545-richard-t-steed-memorial-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11, 11-4, 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.24)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Francis Chi** (DUPR ID: Z9VKJQ) - Rating: 5.465, Location: Syosset, NY, US
- **maverick messinger** (DUPR ID: YG9L44) - Rating: 5.170, Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Scott M Nguyen** (DUPR ID: XJJXM4) - Rating: 5.089, Location: Anaheim, CA, US
- **Ryan Huynh** (DUPR ID: GGJRMV) - Rating: 5.251, Location: Garden Grove, CA, US

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