# Match Record: 2026 Alabama Open - Mens Singles 4.5+ (2026-03-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:58:34
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4839077437
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Alabama Open - Mens Singles 4.5+
- **Location:** Clay, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5300-pickle-point-katy)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 5-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Cesar Lopez** (DUPR ID: 16PLZ0) - Rating: 4.576, Location: Cullman, AL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Will Davidson** (DUPR ID: ODPPPL) - Rating: 4.855, Location: Vestavia Hills, AL, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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