# Match Record: The Minnesota Gold Cup @ MEGA Pickleball - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0-4.5) Age: (Any) (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:47:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5543244255
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** The Minnesota Gold Cup @ MEGA Pickleball - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0-4.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Minnetonka, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2285-lone-lake-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 3-21
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.79)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Cody Arndtson** (DUPR ID: 94N6PR) - Rating: 4.419, Location: Hastings, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brandon Contratto** (DUPR ID: 8DG2L8) - Rating: 5.162, Location: Rochester Hills, MI, US

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