# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-05-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 11:53:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5861879351
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** San Clemente, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4545-richard-t-steed-memorial-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-4, 11-0
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Tony Belmonte** (DUPR ID: 3LW4WJ) - Rating: 4.931, Location: Henderson, NV, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jacob bukowski** (DUPR ID: DW29L4) - Rating: 4.134, Location: Glendale, AZ, US

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