# Match Record: The San Diego Gold Cup @ Coronado Island Marriott Resort - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:27:10
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** The San Diego Gold Cup @ Coronado Island Marriott Resort - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Coronado, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6937-coronado-padel-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.81)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Paula De Minico** (DUPR ID: PWRG6X) - Rating: 3.571, Location: Maricopa, AZ, US
- **Jim Helms** (DUPR ID: 999YJE) - Rating: 3.818, Location: Maricopa, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Veena Prabhakar** (DUPR ID: M29KKO) - Rating: 4.232, Location: San Diego, CA, US
- **John Alegre** (DUPR ID: DW4QMY) - Rating: 3.628, Location: Vista, CA, US

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