# Match Record: The Florida Amateur Open @ PicklePlex - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-03-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:08:34
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7513965536
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** The Florida Amateur Open @ PicklePlex - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Punta Gorda, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2503-jack-peeples-community-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 16-21
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.84)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matt Fontana** (DUPR ID: 3OQOXW) - Rating: 3.734, Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **John Barrett** (DUPR ID: 7DZMP9) - Rating: 3.937, Location: Bradenton, FL, US

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