# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 50+ Mixed Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99 (2026-05-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 18:47:46
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 50+ Mixed Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 23-21, 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Deborah Bish** (DUPR ID: PW0JPM) - Rating: 3.713, Location: Greater Bendigo, VIC, AU
- **Alister J Carr** (DUPR ID: 35MQKL) - Rating: 3.698, Location: Bendigo, VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Etsuko Sanda** (DUPR ID: 76XD5M) - Rating: 2.954, Location: Clifton Springs, VIC, AU
- **Anthony Knowles** (DUPR ID: 56WJNP) - Rating: 3.748, Location: Clifton Springs, VIC, AU

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