# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Open A (4.0 and above) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 22:32:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5083195412
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Open A (4.0 and above)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-1
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Tom Southon** (DUPR ID: M27LGO) - Rating: 4.678, Location: Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ
- **John  Southon** (DUPR ID: G5OLND) - Rating: 4.668, Location: Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Uaisele fono** (DUPR ID: W67JYG) - Rating: 4.426, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Brigham Tuakoi** (DUPR ID: ORYZPW) - Rating: 4.816, Location: N/A

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