# Match Record: Charlotte Pickleball Open 3 at Peak Time Pickleball Hosted by PBT - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-03-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:41:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6322515902
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Charlotte Pickleball Open 3 at Peak Time Pickleball Hosted by PBT - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-548-loughran-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 1-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.05)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Arnav Kumar** (DUPR ID: 6ZRYR0) - Rating: 4.688, Location: Blacksburg, VA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Alec Thomas** (DUPR ID: RZ6Y9Z) - Rating: 5.403, Location: Charlotte, NC, US

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