# Match Record: APP Mesa Open - Golden Ticket Qualifier for Amateurs and Pros - APP Mesa Open - Golden Ticket Qualifier for Amateurs and Pros - Amateur - Mens Singles (Skill/Age) 4.0/4.5:70+ (2023-03-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 11:22:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4691101943
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-03-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** APP Mesa Open - Golden Ticket Qualifier for Amateurs and Pros - APP Mesa Open - Golden Ticket Qualifier for Amateurs and Pros - Amateur - Mens Singles (Skill/Age) 4.0/4.5:70+
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.23)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Robert Thomp** (Player ID: 17ZM00) - Rating: 4.273, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Earl Tietze** (Player ID: 8DP2X4) - Rating: 4.189, Location: Apache Junction, AZ, US

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