# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34) (2026-03-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:55:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7120989254
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (08 To 34)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.37)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Gregory Messina** (DUPR ID: 3ZYRMD) - Rating: 4.404, Location: West Hollywood, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Denny Lee** (DUPR ID: M2PNGG) - Rating: 4.331, Location: Fullerton, CA, US

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