# Match Record: 2026 Punta Gorda PPA Challenger - Mens Singles Pro Main Draw (2026-01-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:04:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5982642243
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Punta Gorda PPA Challenger - Mens Singles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** Punta Gorda, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2503-jack-peeples-community-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-1, 11-3
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.18)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Juan Benitez** (DUPR ID: YG4ROP) - Rating: 5.940, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jorge Mata** (DUPR ID: L5G6Y6) - Rating: 4.427, Location: Valencia, Carabobo, VE

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