# Match Record: Michigan Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 22:54:03
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6597081171
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **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:** 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.10)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Pedja Rakic** (Player ID: 3OW6G2) - Rating: 4.245, Location: Ann Arbor, MI, US
- **David Gandham** (Player ID: 7DZX9N) - Rating: 4.531, Location: Ann Arbor, MI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **DELETED Account** (Player ID: NRG0O6) - Rating: 3.583, Location: N/A
- **Jacob Botardo** (Player ID: GWNKMQ) - Rating: 4.042, Location: Rochester Hills, MI, US

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