# Match Record: Sydney Grand Slam I - 50+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99 (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:04:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6092492821
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Sydney Grand Slam I - 50+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99
- **Location:** Stanhope Gardens, NSW 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.84)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Neil Irvine** (DUPR ID: ZN6JGP) - Rating: 3.580, Location: Cronulla, NSW, AU
- **Peter Graham** (DUPR ID: DNJDEX) - Rating: 3.768, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Paul Godsell** (DUPR ID: KXG79Q) - Rating: 3.991, Location: Forestville, NSW, AU
- **Tony Hamilton** (DUPR ID: 674E7G) - Rating: 4.027, Location: N/A

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