# Match Record: 2026 Seattle Metro Winter Classic Presented by UW Medicine - SUN Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (50+) (2026-02-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:01:00
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4725839014
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Seattle Metro Winter Classic Presented by UW Medicine - SUN Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (50+)
- **Location:** Seattle, WA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6841-4th-ave-beach)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Susie Bennett** (DUPR ID: 2LQ6OY) - Rating: 4.361, Location: Yakima, WA, US
- **Peter Buttler** (DUPR ID: 1NXONN) - Rating: 4.631, Location: Ellensburg, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **JoAnn Gries** (DUPR ID: 3PRQXZ) - Rating: 4.930, Location: Seattle, WA, US
- **Joel Meier** (DUPR ID: 3LVJ7K) - Rating: 4.430, Location: N/A

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