# Match Record: Sydney Grand Slam I - 60+ Mixed Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99 (2026-03-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:36:49
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Sydney Grand Slam I - 60+ Mixed Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99
- **Location:** Stanhope Gardens, NSW 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.60)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Carol Wheeler** (DUPR ID: OWZ2V7) - Rating: 3.765, Location: Northern Beaches Council, NSW, AU
- **Alf Picello** (DUPR ID: 7NOV40) - Rating: 3.966, Location: Manly, NSW, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Deb McKenzie** (DUPR ID: 0QJVYN) - Rating: 3.013, Location: Port Macquarie, NSW, AU
- **Ray Porter** (DUPR ID: KXGVN7) - Rating: 3.644, Location: Port Macquarie, NSW, AU

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