# Match Record: KZN Provincials  - Open Ladies Singles (2026-05-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:16:46
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5617730773
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** KZN Provincials  - Open Ladies Singles
- **Location:** Kloof Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.11)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Michelle Kriese** (DUPR ID: 8WYP0K) - Rating: 4.090, Location: Westville, KZN, ZA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Emma Lloyd** (DUPR ID: D95Q94) - Rating: 4.122, Location: N/A

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