# Match Record: PPA Tour: Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-03-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:08:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4602649124
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** Santa Clara, UT (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2403-bay-club-santa-clara)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.29)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Michael Connors** (DUPR ID: YGGV54) - Rating: 5.128, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Alexander Qi** (DUPR ID: 8GOJVX) - Rating: 5.448, Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US

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