# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Women's Singles 50+ (Includes medals for 50+ and 60+ age groups) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 21:58:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4935534208
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Women's Singles 50+ (Includes medals for 50+ and 60+ age groups)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.14)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Gretchen Lund** (DUPR ID: 1QK4MR) - Rating: 4.188, Location: Tata Beach, Tasman, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ruth Hall** (DUPR ID: 8EDJ7J) - Rating: 4.089, Location: Winchmore, Canterbury, NZ

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