# Match Record: KZN Provincials  - Open Mens Doubles (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 08:48:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4491228642
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** KZN Provincials  - Open Mens Doubles
- **Location:** Kloof Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.73)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Brad Arthur** (DUPR ID: O6L6KP) - Rating: 4.897, Location: Hillcrest, KZN, ZA
- **Calvin Reed** (DUPR ID: RXXMKE) - Rating: 4.768, Location: Pinetown, KZN, ZA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Simon Anderton** (DUPR ID: 0YWYGQ) - Rating: 4.521, Location: Durban North, KZN, ZA
- **Junaid  Syed** (DUPR ID: XOJG47) - Rating: 4.734, Location: Durban, KZN, ZA

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