# Match Record: 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (08 To 49) (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:53:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8125701625
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (08 To 49)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.98)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **CUONG PHAM** (DUPR ID: DYYZW4) - Rating: 3.940, Location: N/A
- **Dai Truong** (DUPR ID: 4PPGK6) - Rating: 3.837, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ken Thomas** (DUPR ID: 7DWKDM) - Rating: 4.121, Location: Opelika, AL, US
- **Eduardo Orta** (DUPR ID: XJX4W7) - Rating: 4.032, Location: Auburn, AL, US

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