# Match Record: Men’s Singles - Up to 4.5 DUPR - Men’s Singles - Up to 4.5 DUPR (2026-04-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 14:57:15
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Men’s Singles - Up to 4.5 DUPR - Men’s Singles - Up to 4.5 DUPR
- **Location:** The Courts at Gibson Park Roseville CA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.08)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Faizan Ali** (DUPR ID: JZ4YRJ) - Rating: 3.891, Location: Sacramento, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brian  Abad** (DUPR ID: E9WWZE) - Rating: 4.279, Location: Rocklin, CA, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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