# Match Record: PFED SA Pickleball Open - Open Ladies Doubles (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 21:48:00
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4662525477
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** PFED SA Pickleball Open - Open Ladies Doubles
- **Location:** Northcliff Eagles supported by New Northcliff 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.14)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Debbie Wentzel** (DUPR ID: XJ05M5) - Rating: 4.164, Location: Pretoria, GP, ZA
- **mikayla plitt** (DUPR ID: 0PZQDQ) - Rating: 4.108, Location: Johannesburg, GP, ZA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Carolize van der Merwe** (DUPR ID: 9PXNZ7) - Rating: 4.224, Location: Pretoria, GP, ZA
- **Lynette Whelpton** (DUPR ID: RZDOYN) - Rating: 4.081, Location: Pretoria, GP, ZA

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