# Match Record: 2024 Florida State Championships - UPA by Southern Pickleball - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (18+, 35+, 60+) (2024-08-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-10 02:45:09
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7325799587
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-08-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** 2024 Florida State Championships - UPA by Southern Pickleball - Mens Singles Skill: (5.0) Age: (18+, 35+, 60+)
- **Location:** Cape Coral, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6083-the-courts-cape-coral)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.85)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Marc ballatori** (Player ID: M2Z2MG) - Rating: 5.053, Location: Port St. Lucie, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Silvio Martinez** (Player ID: RZWV4N) - Rating: 4.642, Location: Miami Springs, FL, US

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