# Match Record: 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (08 To 49) (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:54:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8153166072
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Opelika PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (08 To 49)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-7, 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.29)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Klay Bloom** (DUPR ID: QPWZ65) - Rating: 4.519, Location: Hall County, GA, US
- **David Robertson** (DUPR ID: V2EJW6) - Rating: 4.173, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Caleb Taylor** (DUPR ID: 67NK2D) - Rating: 4.116, Location: Deatsville, AL, US
- **Olivier Dury** (DUPR ID: EWPOEW) - Rating: 4.334, Location: Prattville, AL, US

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