# Match Record: 2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw (2026-04-05)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:24:56
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8413439144
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-05
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6, 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.39)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Andre Mercado** (DUPR ID: 8JVP0J) - Rating: 5.681, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Maddy Rasmusen** (DUPR ID: 8GYMWD) - Rating: 5.451, Location: Eagle Mountain, UT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Stefan Pongratz** (DUPR ID: 3P7NXZ) - Rating: 5.589, Location: San Jose, CA, US
- **Deanna Pham** (DUPR ID: 7DRQL4) - Rating: 4.850, Location: Fremont, CA, US

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