# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Mixed Doubles DUPR: 3.49 and under (2026-05-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:34:06
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Mixed Doubles DUPR: 3.49 and under
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 17-19
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.00)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **katherine gertners** (DUPR ID: OZ24VW) - Rating: 2.768, Location: N/A
- **Justin Kammerer** (DUPR ID: YXN2OD) - Rating: 3.301, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tanya Baker** (DUPR ID: 7NQR00) - Rating: 3.029, Location: Melton West, VIC, AU
- **heston carter** (DUPR ID: 7JRQY4) - Rating: 2.891, Location: Wyndham Vale, VIC, AU

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