# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (60 And Above) (2026-02-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:37:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5652764845
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (60 And Above)
- **Location:** Cape Coral, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6083-the-courts-cape-coral)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11, 4-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.33)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Gary Downing** (DUPR ID: 3XR9R3) - Rating: 4.449, Location: Tampa, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Byron Higgins** (DUPR ID: N7XVG7) - Rating: 4.205, Location: N/A

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