# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-03-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:05:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6996898334
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7, 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 6.19)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Zane Navratil** (DUPR ID: Y3LLZ3) - Rating: 6.401, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Armaan Bhatia** (DUPR ID: GGY5QD) - Rating: 6.324, Location: Mumbai, MH, IN

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Greg Dow** (DUPR ID: 8MEN2G) - Rating: 6.124, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Tama Shimabukuro** (DUPR ID: 0YKRNN) - Rating: 5.899, Location: PPA Tour Pro

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