# Match Record: 2025 Grip 'n Rip Tournament - Sanctioned by PCO - Hosted by Surrey Pickleball Club - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any) (2025-08-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:45:12
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6553683725
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-08-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** 2025 Grip 'n Rip Tournament - Sanctioned by PCO - Hosted by Surrey Pickleball Club - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Surrey, BC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6896-redhill-tennis-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 16-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.11)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Andrew  Van Gaans** (DUPR ID: NRGD0W) - Rating: 4.173, Location: Coquitlam, BC, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Nehal Nidesh Challa** (DUPR ID: RZKOZM) - Rating: 4.052, Location: Burnaby, BC, CA

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