# Match Record: Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - SINGLES: Mens Skill/Age Singles 4.5/5.0:30+ (2023-04-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 15:01:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6764605069
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-04-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - SINGLES: Mens Skill/Age Singles 4.5/5.0:30+
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 16-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.75)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Austin Kerper** (Player ID: 84R0G8) - Rating: 4.896, Location: Sanford, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tyler Wright** (Player ID: 3L6206) - Rating: 4.602, Location: N/A

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