# Match Record: Australian Masters 40+ Sydney - 60+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:30:12
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Australian Masters 40+ Sydney - 60+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above
- **Location:** Sydney, NSW 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-11, 11-8, 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.74)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Graeme Clemett** (DUPR ID: V7KVLE) - Rating: 4.904, Location: Parrearra, QLD, AU
- **Gary Thoroughgood** (DUPR ID: PW6PKG) - Rating: 4.884, Location: Turramurra, NSW, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brad Middleton ** (DUPR ID: 0YD0M2) - Rating: 4.663, Location: NSW, AU
- **David Nickels** (DUPR ID: G5EMJM) - Rating: 4.520, Location: VIC, AU

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