# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Arizona - Mens Singles 4.5/5.0 Age: (65+) (2026-01-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:40:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7309561639
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Arizona - Mens Singles 4.5/5.0 Age: (65+)
- **Location:** Glendale, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2984-scholl-canyon-golf-and-tennis-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 4-11, 8-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.56)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brian Pung** (DUPR ID: 3OJ54L) - Rating: 4.494, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Raul Vidal** (DUPR ID: XJ2DWR) - Rating: 4.628, Location: Tucson, AZ, US

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