# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 3.49 and under (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:34:04
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 3.49 and under
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Christopher Tan** (DUPR ID: XKNMZ2) - Rating: 3.518, Location: Ringwood North, VIC, AU
- **Peter Le** (DUPR ID: NXXDD2) - Rating: 3.502, Location: VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jim Fang** (DUPR ID: M9YQ7P) - Rating: 3.125, Location: N/A
- **Gavin Chin** (DUPR ID: G590DD) - Rating: 3.381, Location: N/A

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