# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - $1,000 Money Ball (2026-03-05)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:05:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7190699255
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-05
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - $1,000 Money Ball
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.94)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Carson Nguyen** (DUPR ID: V70XV7) - Rating: 4.866, Location: Manila, NCR, PH
- **James Ngo** (DUPR ID: 7D55KM) - Rating: 5.023, Location: Houston, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Rex Thais** (DUPR ID: KO4DN6) - Rating: 4.946, Location: Jacksonville, FL, US
- **Nicklaus Vu** (DUPR ID: EG74WM) - Rating: 4.916, Location: Villa Park, CA, US

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