# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Pro Qualifier (2026-03-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 19:40:07
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7360127724
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Doubles Pro Qualifier
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-9, 9-11, 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.39)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matthew Mead** (DUPR ID: 3LWMQ8) - Rating: 5.003, Location: Newport Beach, CA, US
- **Eddy Kim** (DUPR ID: GG6EXG) - Rating: 5.558, Location: La Habra, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brodie Smith** (DUPR ID: 1NXL2N) - Rating: 5.446, Location: San Diego, CA, US
- **Omar Garcia-Heredia** (DUPR ID: 6ZOLJE) - Rating: 5.538, Location: Morelia, Mich., MX

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