# Match Record: The Great Defrost - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-05-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 18:51:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5442030631
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The Great Defrost - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Columbus, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6146-equinox-sports-club-new-york)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-3
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.05)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Wayne Chang** (DUPR ID: EGZXRW) - Rating: 4.373, Location: Columbus, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Andrew Bates** (DUPR ID: 8WKZ0G) - Rating: 3.718, Location: N/A

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