# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Sacramento Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (35 To 49) (2026-04-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 07:44:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5400133336
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Sacramento Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5690-sacramento-asian-sports-foundation)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.29)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Cristiano Ghersi** (DUPR ID: 84VRNK) - Rating: 4.262, Location: San Jose, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tim Kerns** (DUPR ID: QPKYND) - Rating: 4.309, Location: Bend, OR, US

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