# Player Profile: Ben Cates (DUPR: YG9MPD)
        
**Category:** Pickleball Player
**Verified:** 2026-04-05
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/player-ben-cates-YG9MPD
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Performance Summary
- **Doubles Rating:** 4.617 (Reliability: 100%)
- **Singles Rating:** 4.533 (Reliability: 62%)
- **Career Record:** 83 Wins / 52 Losses (135 matches)
- **Win Ratio:** 61.5%
- **Average Points Won %:** 55.33%

## Advanced Metrics
- **Strength of Schedule (SoS):** 4.593 (Average opponent DUPR)
- **Clutch Performance Index (CPI):** 0% (Win % in close matches)
- **DUPR Points Gained (DPG):** -7.91 (Points vs expectations)
- **Home Club:** Premier Racquet Clubs - Mississauga

## Streaks & Playstyle
- **Weekly Play Streak:** Current: 0 weeks | Max: 1 weeks
- **Preferred Playstyle:** Third-Shot Drop Specialist
  *Description: Specializes in executing high-precision third-shot drops to allow seamless team transitions to the net.*
- **Physical Metrics:**
  - Control: 74%
  - Power: 84%
  - Agility: 89%
  - Spin: 94%
  - Stamina: 84%

## Favorite Court & Chemistry
- **Preferred Court:** Mississauga, ON
- **Best Partner Chemistry:** Peter Hull (DUPR 4.75)
  - Matches Played: 6
  - Chemistry Win Rate: 50%

## Dedication Matrix (Last 18 Weeks)
- **Total Matches Played:** 52
- **Active Days:** 37

## Rating Trajectory
| Match | Date | Rating | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 2025-09-14 | 4.478 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 2 | 2025-09-29 | 4.510 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 3 | 2025-10-14 | 4.526 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 4 | 2025-10-29 | 4.540 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 5 | 2025-11-13 | 4.569 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 6 | 2025-11-28 | 4.601 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 7 | 2025-12-13 | 4.518 | Pool C - DUPR 22 - CANADA The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Smash Pickleball – London Ontario | Win |
| Match 8 | 2026-01-18 | 4.584 | The United Open - Powered By APA - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Cash Prize For Winner | Win |
| Match 9 | 2026-01-18 | 4.547 | The United Open - Powered By APA - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Cash Prize For Winner | Win |
| Match 10 | 2026-01-31 | 4.590 | The Frost Surge - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (16 And Above) | Loss |
| Match 11 | 2026-01-31 | 4.590 | The Frost Surge - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (16 And Above) | Loss |
| Match 12 | 2026-01-31 | 4.590 | The Frost Surge - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (16 And Above) | Loss |
| Match 13 | 2026-02-21 | 4.608 | PWA - Redemption 2026 Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (Any) $$$ Cash Prize | Loss |
| Match 14 | 2026-02-21 | 4.616 | PWA - Redemption 2026 Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (Any) $$$ Cash Prize | Loss |
| Match 15 | 2026-02-21 | 4.625 | PWA - Redemption 2026 Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (Any) $$$ Cash Prize | Win |
| Match 16 | 2026-04-05 | 4.611 | APA - The GTA Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (PRO) | Loss |

## Upcoming Pairings
- **Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM** at Culver City Paddle Tennis Courts (Status: Scheduled, Event: League Ladder) vs Scott Crandall (DUPR: 5.63)
- **Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM** at Santa Monica Pickleball Courts (Status: Pending Confirmation, Event: Practice Match) vs Maelyn Greenwood (DUPR: 4.52)