# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Singles Pro Main Draw (2026-05-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:22:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6086372949
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Singles Pro Main Draw
- **Location:** San Clemente, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4545-richard-t-steed-memorial-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-8, 11-0
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Yates Johnson** (DUPR ID: 1QJ2O5) - Rating: 5.929, Location: PPA Tour Pro

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Andre Mercado** (DUPR ID: 8JVP0J) - Rating: 5.623, Location: PPA Tour Pro

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