# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+ (2026-06-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 22:32:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6081307388
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.40)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Saori Uchinoi Han** (DUPR ID: 56RJRR) - Rating: 4.437, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ
- **Chris Popata** (DUPR ID: DW4NVX) - Rating: 4.838, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ruth Hall** (DUPR ID: 8EDJ7J) - Rating: 3.993, Location: Winchmore, Canterbury, NZ
- **Anthony OConnell** (DUPR ID: PKE07Z) - Rating: 4.351, Location: Lincoln, Canterbury, NZ

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