# Match Record: <7.5 Mixed Doubles competition (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 08:39:12
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4948898871
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** <7.5 Mixed Doubles competition
- **Location:** Soutpansberg Rd, Rietondale, Pretoria, 0084, South Africa 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5, 4-11, 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.09)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jacolene du Plooy** (Player ID: YGQY7G) - Rating: 2.667, Location: Pretoria, GP, ZA
- **Erich Nast** (Player ID: ODRVQW) - Rating: 3.615, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Frans** (Player ID: 6KXGGG) - Rating: 3.095, Location: N/A
- **Marieta** (Player ID: RWEKKZ) - Rating: 2.979, Location: N/A

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