# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+ (2026-06-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:05:44
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5464465274
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.71)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Justine Delport** (DUPR ID: 12J947) - Rating: 4.592, Location: Auckland, Auckland, NZ
- **Damon Curtis** (DUPR ID: 1QRMON) - Rating: 4.974, Location: Napier, Hawke's Bay, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Saori Uchinoi Han** (DUPR ID: 56RJRR) - Rating: 4.436, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ
- **Chris Popata** (DUPR ID: DW4NVX) - Rating: 4.835, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ

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