# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Singles Open A (4.0 and above) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:39:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6549979196
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Singles Open A (4.0 and above)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-11, 6-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.51)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Luke Baker** (DUPR ID: W6QW5G) - Rating: 4.474, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **John  Southon** (DUPR ID: G5OLND) - Rating: 4.555, Location: Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ

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