# Match Record: WPC SERIES - ITALY 2026 - Men's Singles 19+ 5.0+ 3RD Place (2026-05-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:07:36
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** WPC SERIES - ITALY 2026 - Men's Singles 19+ 5.0+ 3RD Place
- **Location:** Lazio, Italy 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-3
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.08)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alberto Seccia** (DUPR ID: V4GKEP) - Rating: 5.496, Location: Rome, Lazio, IT

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Georgi Nikolov** (DUPR ID: ELY7RE) - Rating: 4.658, Location: Rome, Lazio, IT

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