# Match Record: Michigan Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 22:53:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5987453814
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Michigan Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Northville, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-100-pickle-in-the-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.32)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nathan Ledger** (DUPR ID: 2QVE07) - Rating: 4.230, Location: London, ON, CA
- **Lucas Kalita** (DUPR ID: 35MY6R) - Rating: 4.489, Location: Wallacetown, ON, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tim DeCant** (DUPR ID: NRGEJZ) - Rating: 4.303, Location: Toledo, OH, US
- **Ryan Early** (DUPR ID: 4LDZPK) - Rating: 4.267, Location: N/A

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