# Match Record: 2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (8 And Above) (2026-04-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 02:57:40
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6842011132
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (8 And Above)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-3, 11-0
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.97)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Dan Blair** (DUPR ID: L2O225) - Rating: 4.018, Location: Huntington Beach, CA, US
- **Colton Tanner** (DUPR ID: J5V0NO) - Rating: 4.326, Location: Newport Beach, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John Gill** (DUPR ID: 3LZ6P6) - Rating: 3.836, Location: N/A
- **Darin Kawamoto** (DUPR ID: PKW6QQ) - Rating: 3.693, Location: Mission Viejo, CA, US

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