# Match Record: PPA Tour: Selkirk Kansas City Open Mens Singles Skill: (4.5) Age: (08 To 49) (2024-08-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 17:46:02
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-08-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Selkirk Kansas City Open Mens Singles Skill: (4.5) Age: (08 To 49)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11, 8-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Christopher Howard** (DUPR ID: RZKGYQ) - Rating: 4.926, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Aaron Soto** (DUPR ID: 8DXQRX) - Rating: 4.710, Location: Tulsa, OK, US

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