# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0+ (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:05:56
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0+
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kevin Nguyen** (DUPR ID: OZPDQ2) - Rating: 4.478, Location: Essendon, VIC, AU
- **Hayden  Fricke** (DUPR ID: GXGRWV) - Rating: 5.039, Location: Brighton East, VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Thomas DUNCKER** (DUPR ID: KDXMY6) - Rating: 4.638, Location: Flagstaff Hill, SA, AU
- **David** (DUPR ID: E949EO) - Rating: 4.462, Location: SA, AU

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