# Match Record: Pukka Pickleball Matchplay (2026-04-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 11:56:41
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6151010392
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Pukka Pickleball Matchplay
- **Location:** Southchurch Blvd, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4XA, UK 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **John Traynor** (DUPR ID: 944LZK) - Rating: 3.282, Location: N/A
- **Chris Dawson** (DUPR ID: OZZXW2) - Rating: 3.465, Location: Basildon, England, GB

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Lee Marson** (DUPR ID: 0RW5L2) - Rating: 3.362, Location: N/A
- **Jake Souch** (DUPR ID: 0QODYN) - Rating: 4.018, Location: Southend-on-Sea, England, GB

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