# Match Record: KZN Provincials  - Open Mixed Doubles (2026-05-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 08:48:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5494918486
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** KZN Provincials  - Open Mixed Doubles
- **Location:** Kloof Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.19)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **charne le roux** (DUPR ID: PWR9RM) - Rating: 3.794, Location: eManzimtoti, KZN, ZA
- **Guy Murfin** (DUPR ID: KDWYJK) - Rating: 4.168, Location: Hillcrest, KZN, ZA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Leigh Aylward** (DUPR ID: WKKV2L) - Rating: 4.081, Location: Durban, KZN, ZA
- **Calvin Reed** (DUPR ID: RXXMKE) - Rating: 4.735, Location: Pinetown, KZN, ZA

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