# Match Record: ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5) (2026-05-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 05:24:47
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8540232704
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** ERA Pickleball Tour: Austin Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5)
- **Location:** Austin, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6915-ipop-inclusive-place-of-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.71)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **sammy cortez** (DUPR ID: 0QDMQ2) - Rating: 4.723, Location: Austin, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Daniel Vertiz** (DUPR ID: DWOM7Y) - Rating: 4.694, Location: Bali, ID

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