# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Open B (3.5 to 3.99) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 12:03:57
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6215262430
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Open B (3.5 to 3.99)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **sam green** (DUPR ID: DNXMRX) - Rating: 3.834, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- **Tim Betts** (DUPR ID: V7D2OE) - Rating: 3.998, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Mo Blake** (DUPR ID: XJM5N4) - Rating: 3.690, Location: N/A
- **Gary Ng** (DUPR ID: PZO0ZX) - Rating: 3.745, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

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