# Player Profile: Michael Cao (DUPR: 3V2Z46)
        
**Category:** Pickleball Player
**Verified:** 2026-04-14
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/player-michael-cao-3V2Z46
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Performance Summary
- **Doubles Rating:** 4.997 (Reliability: 100%)
- **Singles Rating:** 4.352 (Reliability: 16%)
- **Career Record:** 376 Wins / 256 Losses (632 matches)
- **Win Ratio:** 59.5%
- **Average Points Won %:** 53.45%

## Advanced Metrics
- **Strength of Schedule (SoS):** 4.875 (Average opponent DUPR)
- **Clutch Performance Index (CPI):** 0% (Win % in close matches)
- **DUPR Points Gained (DPG):** -9.98 (Points vs expectations)
- **Home Club:** Chesterfield Pickleball Club

## 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: 84%
  - Power: 79%
  - Agility: 84%
  - Spin: 79%
  - Stamina: 79%

## Favorite Court & Chemistry
- **Preferred Court:** Sideout Tsunami Pickleball Center
- **Best Partner Chemistry:** Jennifer Griffin (DUPR 4.63)
  - Matches Played: 1
  - Chemistry Win Rate: 0%

## Dedication Matrix (Last 18 Weeks)
- **Total Matches Played:** 52
- **Active Days:** 38

## Rating Trajectory
| Match | Date | Rating | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 2025-12-07 | 4.847 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 2 | 2025-12-22 | 4.880 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 3 | 2026-01-06 | 4.898 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 4 | 2026-01-21 | 4.914 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 5 | 2026-02-05 | 4.945 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 6 | 2026-02-20 | 4.980 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 7 | 2026-03-07 | 4.695 | The Arnold Match Point Pickleball Open - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35 To 64) | Loss |
| Match 8 | 2026-03-26 | 4.707 | APP Tour: 2026 AARP Open - AARP Champions (50+) Mens Pro Singles (PENDING ACCEPTANCE) | Loss |
| Match 9 | 2026-03-28 | 4.728 | APP Tour: 2026 AARP Open - AARP Champions (50+) Mixed Pro Doubles | Loss |
| Match 10 | 2026-04-12 | 4.739 | 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 5.0 Double Elimination 55-59 Age | Win |

## Upcoming Pairings
- **Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM** at Rouge Woods Community Centre (Status: Scheduled, Event: League Ladder) vs Jeff McKnight (DUPR: 4.91)
- **Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM** at L'Amoreaux Tennis Centre (Status: Pending Confirmation, Event: Practice Match) vs Ryan Rypka (DUPR: 4.75)