# Match Record: APP Sacramento Open Benftg. Shriners Children's - Mens Singles 3.5: 55+ (NORTH) (2026-04-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:10:10
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4460009985
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** APP Sacramento Open Benftg. Shriners Children's - Mens Singles 3.5: 55+ (NORTH)
- **Location:** Johnson Ranch Sports Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 16-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **James Ptacek** (DUPR ID: MYGDVV) - Rating: 3.794, Location: Strongsville, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Michael Meredith** (DUPR ID: 9PNKKE) - Rating: 3.862, Location: Park City, UT, US

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