# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 09:39:27
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** Peachtree Corners/Norcross, GA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.05)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Joseph Echeverria** (DUPR ID: 2LOXWR) - Rating: 5.039, Location: Spring Hill, TN, US
- **William Howard** (DUPR ID: 3VDV9J) - Rating: 5.023, Location: Davidson County, TN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brendan Gallagher** (DUPR ID: NYVNG2) - Rating: 5.125, Location: Charleston, SC, US
- **Michael Finch** (DUPR ID: 4Z7OJM) - Rating: 5.020, Location: Columbia, SC, US

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