# Match Record: Proton National Tour by MPO - Cash Prize Tournament in Mesa - Men's Singles Open (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 15:30:53
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5737172110
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Proton National Tour by MPO - Cash Prize Tournament in Mesa - Men's Singles Open
- **Location:** Mesa, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6631-costa-mesa-tennis-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.84)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mulima Mulenga** (DUPR ID: DWEXP4) - Rating: 5.017, Location: Mesa, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Kai Bonfitto** (DUPR ID: 3YPMVD) - Rating: 4.666, Location: Queen Creek, AZ, US

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