# Match Record: APA - The GTA Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (18 And Above) (2026-04-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:24:36
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** APA - The GTA Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (18 And Above)
- **Location:** Missisauga, ON 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-11, 7-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.66)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Marco Rummo** (DUPR ID: V4G46J) - Rating: 4.405, Location: Vaughan, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Laurens van der Sluijs** (DUPR ID: ZDDL0W) - Rating: 4.909, Location: Ottawa, ON, CA

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