# Match Record: PFED SA Pickleball Open - 50+ Mens Doubles (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:17:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4360732591
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** PFED SA Pickleball Open - 50+ Mens Doubles
- **Location:** Northcliff Eagles supported by New Northcliff 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-2, 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.69)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Rudie Froneman** (DUPR ID: 99X7XR) - Rating: 4.892, Location: Centurion, GP, ZA
- **Gerhard Viljoen** (DUPR ID: PZJDDG) - Rating: 4.778, Location: Olifantsfontein, GP, ZA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Andrew Harvey** (DUPR ID: XJWEX7) - Rating: 4.471, Location: Pretoria, GP, ZA
- **Neil Du Plessis** (DUPR ID: ME2VLP) - Rating: 4.617, Location: Kloof, KZN, ZA

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