# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - San Diego - Men's Singles 4.5: 55+ (2026-04-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 01:29:30
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - San Diego - Men's Singles 4.5: 55+
- **Location:** Barnes Tennis Center 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Joseph McCarthy** (DUPR ID: NRX52W) - Rating: 2.611, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jay Damasco** (DUPR ID: 1NX076) - Rating: 4.370, Location: Temecula, CA, US

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