# Match Record: US Senior Pickleball National Championships @ Pictona - Men's Singles LEGENDS Age: (80+85+) Skill: (3.5/4.0/4.5) (2025-12-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:35:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5974077644
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** US Senior Pickleball National Championships @ Pictona - Men's Singles LEGENDS Age: (80+85+) Skill: (3.5/4.0/4.5)
- **Location:** Holly Hill, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1535-pictona-at-holly-hill)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.07)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Robert Traul** (DUPR ID: 16KKQK) - Rating: 3.518, Location: Ormond Beach, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Rick Barry** (DUPR ID: 3PRRX8) - Rating: 4.616, Location: Bradenton, FL, US

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