# Match Record: 2025 Southern Championships - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5) Age: (16 And Above) (2026-01-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 07:39:44
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6421696531
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 2025 Southern Championships - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5) Age: (16 And Above)
- **Location:** Macon, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3841-blees-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.16)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Gavin Caldwell** (Player ID: NYMWZ2) - Rating: 4.141, Location: Enterprise, AL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ryan Roberson** (Player ID: 8MM6WD) - Rating: 4.185, Location: Crestview, FL, US

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