# Match Record: Singles Showdown @ Pickleland - MEN'S SINGLES | 4.0 - 4.49 |  (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:52:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5959209124
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Singles Showdown @ Pickleland - MEN'S SINGLES | 4.0 - 4.49 | 
- **Location:** Pickleland - Indoor Pickleball Courts in Pflugerville, 21427 Martin Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.12)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Melbin Mathew** (DUPR ID: Z9OZ0M) - Rating: 3.951, Location: Austin, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Joshua Yap** (DUPR ID: 3ZEXJD) - Rating: 4.282, Location: Austin, TX, US

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