# Match Record: Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Mens Singles Skill: 4.5 Age: (12 To 29) (2024-04-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:21:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4445752615
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-04-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Mens Singles Skill: 4.5 Age: (12 To 29)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-11, 11-1, 11-9
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.77)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Austin Welge** (Player ID: RZZGPE) - Rating: 4.871, Location: Nashville, TN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Heath Griffin** (Player ID: 8D9RX3) - Rating: 4.664, Location: Jacksonville, FL, US

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