# Match Record: PICKLE’M: JANUARY TOURNAMENT SLAM MEN’S SINGLES (2026-01-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 20:34:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5443132185
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** PICKLE’M: JANUARY TOURNAMENT SLAM MEN’S SINGLES
- **Location:** THE LAB PICKLEBALL 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-1
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.94)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alex Thorn** (DUPR ID: JZ2XW4) - Rating: 4.170, Location: Miami Shores, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Mark Hu** (DUPR ID: EL9GMM) - Rating: 3.708, Location: N/A

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - High-value paddle setups to get started.