# Match Record: The Grand Prix Amateur Open @ The Dink House Carmel - Mens Singles Skill: (3.0) Age: (Any) (2026-04-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:15:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6137118305
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** The Grand Prix Amateur Open @ The Dink House Carmel - Mens Singles Skill: (3.0) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Carmel, IN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6473-our-lady-of-mount-carmel-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 18-21
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.73)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Daniel Hughes** (DUPR ID: W6QPGK) - Rating: 2.603, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Eric Kong** (DUPR ID: 0R4DW4) - Rating: 2.860, Location: Carmel, IN, US

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