# 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-6401268398
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 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:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **kevin you** (DUPR ID: 76N0ZM) - Rating: 4.377, Location: Shelby Township, MI, US
- **Tom McHenry** (DUPR ID: VX77G7) - Rating: 4.542, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tim DeCant** (DUPR ID: NRGEJZ) - Rating: 4.310, Location: Toledo, OH, US
- **Ryan Early** (DUPR ID: 4LDZPK) - Rating: 4.284, Location: N/A

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