# Match Record: 2026 NSW Pickleball Championships - 60+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 3.49 and under (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:36:05
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 NSW Pickleball Championships - 60+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 3.49 and under
- **Location:** Sydney, NSW 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.29)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Wayne Mulherin** (DUPR ID: M2LQRV) - Rating: 3.472, Location: NSW, AU
- **Michael Thomson** (DUPR ID: OZ6RLW) - Rating: 3.047, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Orlando  Balagtas** (DUPR ID: X02PJ7) - Rating: 3.324, Location: N/A
- **Jimmy  Guion** (DUPR ID: 2ZXWKR) - Rating: 3.324, Location: N/A

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