# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Arizona - Mens Singles 4.5/5.0 Age: (19+30+) (2026-01-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:22:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6592437862
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Arizona - Mens Singles 4.5/5.0 Age: (19+30+)
- **Location:** Glendale, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2984-scholl-canyon-golf-and-tennis-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.47)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Nicholas Hodges** (DUPR ID: 89D4DK) - Rating: 4.723, Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Fernando Imperio** (DUPR ID: 8MP0YP) - Rating: 4.210, Location: CA, US

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