# Match Record: 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0+) Age: (60+) (2026-02-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 21:58:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6309112954
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0+) Age: (60+)
- **Location:** Wellington,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6155-greenbriar-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-9, 11-1
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.20)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ruth Hall** (DUPR ID: 8EDJ7J) - Rating: 4.088, Location: Winchmore, Canterbury, NZ
- **Graeme Fowler** (DUPR ID: 84RXK6) - Rating: 4.501, Location: Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Linda MEE** (DUPR ID: 8WRYRM) - Rating: 4.004, Location: Auckland, Auckland, NZ
- **Ross Welsh** (DUPR ID: 8WWL4K) - Rating: 4.202, Location: N/A

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