# Match Record: DTC's '25 Merlin Pickleball Open - Mens Singles Open (2025-11-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:40:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8312436859
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-11-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** DTC's '25 Merlin Pickleball Open - Mens Singles Open
- **Location:** Danville, IL, IL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5403-ellis-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.32)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Olen  chupp** (DUPR ID: E9PRRW) - Rating: 4.467, Location: Arthur, IL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Lucas Woods** (DUPR ID: EGOO4M) - Rating: 4.178, Location: Champaign, IL, US

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