# Match Record: PPA Tour: Veolia Texas Open - Womens Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-03-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:43:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8136460656
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Veolia Texas Open - Womens Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** McKinney, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5102-the-picklr-mckinney)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-13, 11-8, 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Christa Gecheva** (DUPR ID: 16NXQ0) - Rating: 5.498, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Paula Rives Palau** (DUPR ID: 8WQWNL) - Rating: 5.303, Location: Barcelona, CT, ES

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Pierina Imparato** (DUPR ID: 3LOQ9Z) - Rating: 5.537, Location: Valencia, Carabobo, VE
- **Marcela Hones** (DUPR ID: 17ELZN) - Rating: 5.056, Location: PPA Tour Pro

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