# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 07:11:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5701884893
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-11, 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.63)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Steven Ma** (DUPR ID: 3P74DZ) - Rating: 4.355, Location: N/A
- **Nick Putrasahan** (DUPR ID: 126578) - Rating: 4.879, Location: Redlands, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ben Fahey** (DUPR ID: V7O2M7) - Rating: 4.977, Location: Edmonds, WA, US
- **Luke Geiser** (DUPR ID: 8DPOEY) - Rating: 4.325, Location: Mesa, AZ, US

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