# Match Record: Dill Dinkers Hilton Head- Island Invitational - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any) (2025-08-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:09:15
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4335499308
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-08-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Dill Dinkers Hilton Head- Island Invitational - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Hilton Head Island, SC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-686-palmetto-dunes-tennis-pickleball-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Hampton  Drake** (DUPR ID: 9J4OGJ) - Rating: 4.481, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Thomas Croker** (DUPR ID: 3XV56X) - Rating: 5.185, Location: Hilton Head Island, SC, US

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