# Match Record: Australian Masters 40+ Sydney - 60+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above (2026-05-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:30:12
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Australian Masters 40+ Sydney - 60+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above
- **Location:** Sydney, NSW 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.41)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brad Middleton ** (DUPR ID: 0YD0M2) - Rating: 4.658, Location: NSW, AU
- **David Nickels** (DUPR ID: G5EMJM) - Rating: 4.516, Location: VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Alan Reis** (DUPR ID: YX7R74) - Rating: 3.952, Location: ACT, AU
- **Kelvin Jones** (DUPR ID: 8WL7GG) - Rating: 4.528, Location: Deakin, ACT, AU

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