# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-03-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 15:54:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7790345547
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Cynthia Tran** (DUPR ID: EGL7RJ) - Rating: 4.608, Location: Oceanside, CA, US
- **Casey Eich** (DUPR ID: 6ZYPMD) - Rating: 4.686, Location: Fallbrook, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Taylor Van Zee** (DUPR ID: PWNRRG) - Rating: 4.665, Location: Yucaipa, CA, US
- **Bret Bucher** (DUPR ID: 3ODK21) - Rating: 4.908, Location: Temecula, CA, US

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