# Match Record: Proton National Tour by MPO - Cash Prize Tournament in Mesa - Men's Singles Challenger (2026-01-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 01:25:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6405148906
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Proton National Tour by MPO - Cash Prize Tournament in Mesa - Men's Singles Challenger
- **Location:** Mesa, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6631-costa-mesa-tennis-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-1
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.93)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Steve Spinks** (DUPR ID: 567PEL) - Rating: 4.294, Location: Albuquerque, NM, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Peter Abernethy** (DUPR ID: 8KMRJQ) - Rating: 3.563, Location: N/A

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