# Match Record: PWA: Battle of the West - Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5 And Under) Age: (16 And Above) (2026-06-05)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 06:26:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7086927922
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-05
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** PWA: Battle of the West - Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5 And Under) Age: (16 And Above)
- **Location:** Mississauga, ON (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6478-mississauga-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-11, 11-8, 8-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.29)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Vijay Mathew** (DUPR ID: 94Z7M7) - Rating: 3.437, Location: Whitby, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Nate Ricci** (DUPR ID: NRN5YN) - Rating: 3.149, Location: Milton, ON, CA

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