# Match Record: Cera Sports Park and Camp Grounds 3rd Annual Pickleball Classic - Mens Singles 3.5 (2026-05-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:14:08
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8396125129
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Cera Sports Park and Camp Grounds 3rd Annual Pickleball Classic - Mens Singles 3.5
- **Location:** Columbus, IN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6146-equinox-sports-club-new-york)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.37)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ernest Xi** (DUPR ID: 556MZR) - Rating: 4.310, Location: Bloomington, IN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jon Thacker** (DUPR ID: EWXXLW) - Rating: 4.425, Location: Terre Haute, IN, US

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