# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Singles 4.5 (30+40+50+) / 5.0 (30+50+) (2026-03-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:45:55
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5782343291
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Singles 4.5 (30+40+50+) / 5.0 (30+50+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-3
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.50)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mark Hemelt** (DUPR ID: 3YN6YP) - Rating: 4.631, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Olivier Dury** (DUPR ID: EWPOEW) - Rating: 4.371, Location: Prattville, AL, US

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