# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 11:53:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8572182566
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** San Clemente, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4545-richard-t-steed-memorial-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-2, 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Tony Belmonte** (DUPR ID: 3LW4WJ) - Rating: 4.981, Location: Henderson, NV, US
- **Alexander Mercado** (DUPR ID: 3PP7YZ) - Rating: 4.763, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Alan Johansen** (DUPR ID: EWXR6J) - Rating: 4.477, Location: Portland, OR, US
- **Grady Robison** (DUPR ID: 0Q7NX2) - Rating: 4.472, Location: Seattle, WA, US

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