# Match Record: Match (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 23:04:56
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5006388388
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** N/A
- **Location:** 363-369 Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 13-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.03)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ari Smith** (DUPR ID: LW6JJ5) - Rating: 2.934, Location: Box Hill North, VIC, AU
- **Kai Renshaw** (DUPR ID: PW2EGZ) - Rating: 3.155, Location: Heidelberg, VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Bryan Li** (DUPR ID: 5EW9W5) - Rating: 3.149, Location: N/A
- **Mark Kong** (DUPR ID: PZ2KEQ) - Rating: 2.890, Location: Glen Iris, VIC, AU

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