# Match Record: 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:41:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6290193837
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-9, 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.40)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **George Rangelov** (DUPR ID: ZNYKYW) - Rating: 5.634, Location: Largo, FL, US
- **Edward Perez** (DUPR ID: 16KKK1) - Rating: 5.680, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Lev Metor** (DUPR ID: YN0K24) - Rating: 4.925, Location: Cumming, GA, US
- **Scott McRee** (DUPR ID: XJXO9R) - Rating: 5.345, Location: Roswell, GA, US

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