# Match Record: Alabama Senior Olympics - 2026 - Mens Singles 4.0+ Age: (65-69; 70-74; 75-79) (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:42:46
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5590085943
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Alabama Senior Olympics - 2026 - Mens Singles 4.0+ Age: (65-69; 70-74; 75-79)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-7
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.06)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Wayne Burgdorf** (DUPR ID: 8WZ57K) - Rating: 4.291, Location: Arlington, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Will Hereford** (DUPR ID: 357KOL) - Rating: 3.830, Location: Birmingham, AL, US

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