# Match Record: 2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger - Mens Singles Pro Main Draw (2026-04-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 04:21:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4396983066
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger - Mens Singles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-6, 11-5
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Karlo Krstanovic** (DUPR ID: M2O26G) - Rating: 4.435, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Carson Nguyen** (DUPR ID: V70XV7) - Rating: 4.861, Location: Manila, NCR, PH

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