# Match Record: The Austin Gold Cup @ Austin Pickle Ranch - Mens Singles Skill: (3.0) Age: (41 And Above) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 05:44:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6483223300
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** The Austin Gold Cup @ Austin Pickle Ranch - Mens Singles Skill: (3.0) Age: (41 And Above)
- **Location:** Austin, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6915-ipop-inclusive-place-of-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-21
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.97)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brian Prokaski** (DUPR ID: WK99RG) - Rating: 3.110, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Wayne Smith** (DUPR ID: PWDZ9M) - Rating: 2.824, Location: TX, US

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