# Match Record: 2026 Punta Gorda PPA Challenger - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (8 And Above) (2026-01-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 14:46:01
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7084610568
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Punta Gorda PPA Challenger - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (8 And Above)
- **Location:** Punta Gorda, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2503-jack-peeples-community-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 2-11, 1-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.37)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Barclay Barnes** (DUPR ID: 2LL9W4) - Rating: 4.147, Location: Cedartown, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ricky Wright** (DUPR ID: 769V44) - Rating: 4.599, Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL, US

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