# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles Senior Open (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:43:13
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles Senior Open
- **Location:** Peachtree Corners/Norcross, GA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 10-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Julie Johnson** (DUPR ID: 1R4EJN) - Rating: 5.078, Location: Boynton Beach, FL, US
- **Steve Deakin** (DUPR ID: 8ELV4V) - Rating: 6.213, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Robin Mancini** (DUPR ID: 1RGDDZ) - Rating: 5.150, Location: Alpharetta, GA, US
- **Paul Mancini** (DUPR ID: Z16ED1) - Rating: 5.326, Location: Alpharetta, GA, US

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