# Match Record: SMASH Singles Showdown - Mens Singles Skill: (3.000 To 4.499) Age: (40 And Above) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 21:06:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5063018316
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** SMASH Singles Showdown - Mens Singles Skill: (3.000 To 4.499) Age: (40 And Above)
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3788-greencroft-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-11, 9-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Luke Fairborn** (Player ID: J5RYYD) - Rating: 3.856, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Robert A Ford** (Player ID: NYYD06) - Rating: 3.805, Location: Lynchburg, VA, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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