# Match Record: Portugal Pickleball Masters - RTA500 PRO (2026-05-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:17:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6898559806
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Portugal Pickleball Masters - RTA500 PRO
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8, 11-9
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.50)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Armando Ferreira** (DUPR ID: 84XNWM) - Rating: 5.546, Location: Minaçu, GO, BR

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kym Sze** (DUPR ID: 1Q9R0D) - Rating: 5.456, Location: Gov. Valadares, MG, BR

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