# Match Record: 2023 CT Pickleball Minnesota Summer Sendoff - Mens Doubles 4.0 (2023-10-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:09:25
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7551295311
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-10-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2023 CT Pickleball Minnesota Summer Sendoff - Mens Doubles 4.0
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6852-pure-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Strommen** (Player ID: 3O2V9P) - Rating: 4.229, Location: Medina, MN, US
- **Chris Ackerly** (Player ID: 3VJ067) - Rating: 4.243, Location: Plymouth, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ryan Ekegren** (Player ID: 3X59D7) - Rating: 4.411, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
- **Syed Zubair** (Player ID: 35YRQL) - Rating: 4.643, Location: Blaine, MN, US

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