# Match Record: 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (8 To 49) (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:19:27
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (8 To 49)
- **Location:** Atascocita, TX 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-11, 10-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.22)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Joseph Evans** (DUPR ID: YG9MVD) - Rating: 4.212, Location: Madison, MS, US
- **Michael Yaquinto** (DUPR ID: JZGPMD) - Rating: 4.398, Location: New Orleans, LA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Christian K Kononchek** (DUPR ID: 0RN94N) - Rating: 4.140, Location: N/A
- **Travis Leon** (DUPR ID: EGLGWV) - Rating: 4.150, Location: Houston, TX, US

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