# Match Record: The Minnesota Gold Cup @ MEGA Pickleball - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5-5.0) Age: (Any) (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:57:01
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5713108075
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The Minnesota Gold Cup @ MEGA Pickleball - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5-5.0) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Minnetonka, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2285-lone-lake-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-0
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.47)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Brandon Contratto** (DUPR ID: 8DG2L8) - Rating: 5.184, Location: Rochester Hills, MI, US
- **Derek Gregorich** (DUPR ID: 3LP2LK) - Rating: 4.975, Location: Cambridge, MN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Zac Headrick** (DUPR ID: NX49VN) - Rating: 3.868, Location: N/A
- **Scott Knutson** (DUPR ID: ZZJJDL) - Rating: 3.868, Location: N/A

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