# Player Profile: Michael Clayton (DUPR: L2ZJQQ)
        
**Category:** Pickleball Player
**Verified:** 2026-05-22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/player-michael-clayton-L2ZJQQ
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Performance Summary
- **Doubles Rating:** 4.343 (Reliability: 99%)
- **Singles Rating:** 3.72 (Reliability: 50%)
- **Career Record:** 55 Wins / 35 Losses (90 matches)
- **Win Ratio:** 61.1%
- **Average Points Won %:** 57.32%

## Advanced Metrics
- **Strength of Schedule (SoS):** 4.134 (Average opponent DUPR)
- **Clutch Performance Index (CPI):** 0% (Win % in close matches)
- **DUPR Points Gained (DPG):** -5.34 (Points vs expectations)
- **Home Club:** Paddle Buddies 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: 64%
  - Power: 74%
  - Agility: 79%
  - Spin: 94%
  - Stamina: 74%

## Favorite Court & Chemistry
- **Preferred Court:** Puerto Aventuras Central Park Pickleball Courts
- **Best Partner Chemistry:** Jason Dickelman (DUPR 4.18)
  - Matches Played: 5
  - Chemistry Win Rate: 60%

## Dedication Matrix (Last 18 Weeks)
- **Total Matches Played:** 58
- **Active Days:** 40

## Rating Trajectory
| Match | Date | Rating | Event | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | 2025-11-21 | 4.213 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 2 | 2025-12-06 | 4.242 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 3 | 2025-12-21 | 4.257 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 4 | 2026-01-05 | 4.270 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 5 | 2026-01-20 | 4.297 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 6 | 2026-02-04 | 4.329 | Initial Progression Point | N/A |
| Match 7 | 2026-02-19 | 4.369 | PWA - Redemption 2026 Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) | Loss |
| Match 8 | 2026-02-20 | 4.257 | PWA - Redemption 2026 Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) | Loss |
| Match 9 | 2026-02-20 | 4.281 | PWA - Redemption 2026 Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) | Win |
| Match 10 | 2026-02-20 | 4.265 | PWA - Redemption 2026 Sponsored by Skechers - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Under) Age: (50 And Above) | Win |
| Match 11 | 2026-03-15 | 4.363 | Men’s Doubles Open - PA Jungle Tournament - Pickleheads Pool Play - W4 | Loss |
| Match 12 | 2026-03-15 | 4.358 | Men’s Doubles Open - PA Jungle Tournament - Pickleheads Pool Play - W1 | Loss |
| Match 13 | 2026-03-15 | 4.366 | Men’s Doubles Open - PA Jungle Tournament - Pickleheads Pool Play - Round 1 Game 19 | Win |
| Match 14 | 2026-03-15 | 4.350 | Men’s Doubles Open - PA Jungle Tournament - Pickleheads Pool Play - Round 1 Game 18 | Win |
| Match 15 | 2026-03-15 | 4.327 | Men’s Doubles Open - PA Jungle Tournament - Pickleheads Pool Play - Round 1 Game 14 | Win |
| Match 16 | 2026-05-22 | 4.343 | West Comp. Fri 1130-130 - Session 1, Fri May 22 | Win |

## Upcoming Pairings
- **Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM** at Culver City Paddle Tennis Courts (Status: Scheduled, Event: League Ladder) vs Zach Worthington (DUPR: 4.92)
- **Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM** at Santa Monica Pickleball Courts (Status: Pending Confirmation, Event: Practice Match) vs Jennifer Dawson (DUPR: 5.49)