# Match Record: The Nationals - College Pickleball Tour - Challenger Men's Singles Div. 1 (2026-04-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:30:14
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** The Nationals - College Pickleball Tour - Challenger Men's Singles Div. 1
- **Location:** Peachtree Corners, GA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 21-17
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alex Morel** (DUPR ID: RXZR7D) - Rating: 4.319, Location: Tallahassee, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Evan Pinard** (DUPR ID: 17NGN9) - Rating: 4.782, Location: Canyon Lake, CA, US

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