# Match Record: WPC SERIES - European Pickleball Open - Men's Singles 19+ 5.0+ (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:50:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5096276815
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** WPC SERIES - European Pickleball Open - Men's Singles 19+ 5.0+
- **Location:** Andalucía, Spain 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.33)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Bako Balint Gergo** (DUPR ID: 4ZRN62) - Rating: 5.530, Location: Sopron, HU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Michael Coleman** (DUPR ID: 8MW0PG) - Rating: 5.140, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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