# Match Record: Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Mens Singles Skill: 4.5 Age: (40 To 49) (2024-04-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 07:16:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7628836190
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-04-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Mens Singles Skill: 4.5 Age: (40 To 49)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 5-11, 5-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.79)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nate Griffin** (DUPR ID: W6PJ5G) - Rating: 4.740, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **James Bryce** (DUPR ID: 3P7RLG) - Rating: 4.839, Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL, US

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