# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Men's Singles DUPR: 3.49 and under (2026-05-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:34:06
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Men's Singles DUPR: 3.49 and under
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.19)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Derek Buaya** (DUPR ID: 0ZE942) - Rating: 3.491, Location: Diggers Rest, VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **heston carter** (DUPR ID: 7JRQY4) - Rating: 2.889, Location: Wyndham Vale, VIC, AU

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