# Match Record: The Michigan Gold Cup @ Wicked Pickle - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 00:50:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5898841163
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** The Michigan Gold Cup @ Wicked Pickle - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Westland, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3007-westland-hills-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 18-21
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.28)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **mikey stevenson** (Player ID: ZDLVKL) - Rating: 4.350, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Emil Stojanov** (Player ID: 0Y6OY4) - Rating: 4.204, Location: Novi, MI, US

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