# Match Record: APA - The Western Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-04-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 04:21:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4984858018
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** APA - The Western Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Red Deer, AB (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1425-red-deer-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.26)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Chris Funkhouser** (DUPR ID: ZNMO4W) - Rating: 4.372, Location: Lacombe, AB, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Lennard Vanderschee** (DUPR ID: QPL6OD) - Rating: 4.155, Location: Blackfalds, AB, CA

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