# Match Record: 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mens Singles Open (2026-02-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:07:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4332921666
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mens Singles Open
- **Location:** Wellington,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6155-greenbriar-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-3
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.87)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Will Dewhirst** (DUPR ID: 8JVXLJ) - Rating: 5.364, Location: Wellington, Wellington, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Luke Baker** (DUPR ID: W6QW5G) - Rating: 4.384, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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