# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Singles Skill: (3.0) Age: (35 To 49) (2026-05-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:19:30
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6926667299
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 PPA Finals - Mens Singles Skill: (3.0) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** San Clemente, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4545-richard-t-steed-memorial-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Steven Hills** (DUPR ID: MYL27L) - Rating: 3.691, Location: Bradenton, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tom Vota** (DUPR ID: JY24NW) - Rating: 3.450, Location: N/A

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