# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Singles 4.5 (60+65+) / 5.0 (65+) (2026-03-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:43:14
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5294647520
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Singles 4.5 (60+65+) / 5.0 (65+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-5
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Bill Wernecke** (DUPR ID: 8JKPJ3) - Rating: 4.554, Location: Peachtree City, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Steven Reilly** (DUPR ID: 8WN5PQ) - Rating: 4.541, Location: St. Petersburg, FL, US

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