# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-05-10)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 03:49:09
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6442516686
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-10
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) 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:** 13-15, 11-6, 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.39)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Samantha Gillock** (DUPR ID: YG6EYD) - Rating: 4.481, Location: Rowlett, TX, US
- **Hector soto** (DUPR ID: J5Y5ED) - Rating: 4.388, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Emily Truong** (DUPR ID: 89OLGE) - Rating: 4.398, Location: Monterey Park, CA, US
- **James Yun** (DUPR ID: DW5QP6) - Rating: 4.276, Location: Alhambra, CA, US

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