# Match Record: 2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (08 To 49) (2026-04-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:20:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8209786652
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (08 To 49)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.89)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Logan Upchurch** (Player ID: 3XXVKX) - Rating: 3.786, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brian Rubenstein** (Player ID: Z97DLL) - Rating: 3.992, Location: Manhattan Beach, CA, US

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