# Match Record: NP Chicago Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Singles Skill: 3.5 (3.999 And Under) Age: (49 And Under) (2026-02-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 03:40:45
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** NP Chicago Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mens Singles Skill: 3.5 (3.999 And Under) Age: (49 And Under)
- **Location:** Mt. Prospect, IL 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 16-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.90)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **James Lin** (DUPR ID: NRKXP6) - Rating: 3.640, Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **orbis  Martinez** (DUPR ID: 6KM6ND) - Rating: 4.153, Location: N/A

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