# Match Record: PPA Tour: Veolia Texas Open - Mens Singles Skill: (3.0 To 3.5) Age: (50 To 59) (2026-03-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 09:39:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4357077194
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Veolia Texas Open - Mens Singles Skill: (3.0 To 3.5) Age: (50 To 59)
- **Location:** McKinney, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5102-the-picklr-mckinney)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 16-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.71)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Robert Downs** (Player ID: EWP9OO) - Rating: 4.083, Location: Crestwood, KY, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Martin Fielder** (Player ID: O6D2OW) - Rating: 3.332, Location: Sulphur Springs, TX, US

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