# Match Record: The Spirit 2026 - 55+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above (2026-01-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:04:18
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** The Spirit 2026 - 55+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0 and above
- **Location:** Sutherland, NSW (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6071-sutherland-district-basketball-association)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 4-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.26)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matt McGrath** (DUPR ID: JZLO7D) - Rating: 4.207, Location: NSW, AU
- **Peter Graham** (DUPR ID: DNJDEX) - Rating: 3.845, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Gary Thoroughgood** (DUPR ID: PW6PKG) - Rating: 4.905, Location: Turramurra, NSW, AU
- **Rodolphe Clement** (DUPR ID: L55M46) - Rating: 4.089, Location: Leura, NSW, AU

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