# Match Record: The Austin Gold Cup @ Austin Pickle Ranch - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5) Age: (5 To 38) (2025-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 10:40:25
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4368760973
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** The Austin Gold Cup @ Austin Pickle Ranch - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5) Age: (5 To 38)
- **Location:** Austin, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6915-ipop-inclusive-place-of-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 21-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jason Ruiz** (DUPR ID: PKLNGZ) - Rating: 3.656, Location: Rowlett, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brian Gothberg** (DUPR ID: RZXGPN) - Rating: 3.687, Location: Austin, TX, US

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