# Match Record: South Australia Pickleball Championships 2026 - 35+ Men's Singles Skill: 3.5 & Above (AR) (2026-05-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:05:56
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4947661396
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** South Australia Pickleball Championships 2026 - 35+ Men's Singles Skill: 3.5 & Above (AR)
- **Location:** Lightsview, SA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.26)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ashley Gelberg** (DUPR ID: ORW5K2) - Rating: 3.994, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **David** (DUPR ID: E949EO) - Rating: 4.532, Location: SA, AU

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