# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-05-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 02:23:41
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Peachtree Corners/Norcross, GA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-3, 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 6.74)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Gabriel Tardio** (DUPR ID: 30RE2N) - Rating: 6.870, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Ben Johns** (DUPR ID: V8DYL8) - Rating: 7.083, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jay Devilliers** (DUPR ID: 3LVJVZ) - Rating: 6.630, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Pablo Tellez** (DUPR ID: 3VJZP3) - Rating: 6.397, Location: PPA Tour Pro

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