# Match Record: 2026 PNL Provincial Tournament - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-05-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 09:20:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5217921366
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 PNL Provincial Tournament - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** St. John's, NL 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.18)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kai Stephenson** (DUPR ID: PKZK7Z) - Rating: 4.415, Location: St. John's, NL, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Matthew Barnes** (DUPR ID: PW6YLX) - Rating: 3.946, Location: Paradise, NL, CA

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