# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:51:37
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** Peachtree Corners/Norcross, GA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8, 3-11, 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nathan Medlock** (DUPR ID: 30ZY7Q) - Rating: 4.719, Location: Adairsville, GA, US
- **Nick Roberts** (DUPR ID: L2Q406) - Rating: 4.280, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **James Sanders** (DUPR ID: DW0WOL) - Rating: 4.620, Location: Panama City, FL, US
- **Patrick Leistner** (DUPR ID: V7KV56) - Rating: 4.576, Location: Panama City Beach, FL, US

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