# Match Record: Thursday 3.5+ Competitive (2026-03-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:06:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4711608255
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Thursday 3.5+ Competitive
- **Location:** Christchurch, New Zealand (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6339-bishopdale-recreation-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 13-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.87)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ed Leisten** (DUPR ID: OZYOYW) - Rating: 4.049, Location: N/A
- **Jamie Sanson** (DUPR ID: 3X9E72) - Rating: 3.650, Location: Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Steve tapp** (DUPR ID: W6WLLK) - Rating: 3.962, Location: N/A
- **sam green** (DUPR ID: DNXMRX) - Rating: 3.834, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

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