# Match Record: Kent and East Sussex (Round 6) - Mixed Doubles (2026-04-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 08:51:51
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Kent and East Sussex (Round 6) - Mixed Doubles
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 20-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.77)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Yip** (Player ID: JJJLYD) - Rating: 3.547, Location: N/A
- **Irina Pastron** (Player ID: 0ZGENX) - Rating: 3.665, Location: Orpington, England, GB

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Malcolm Skates** (Player ID: 8WO2OG) - Rating: 4.269, Location: Haywards Heath, England, GB
- **Gillian Maffei** (Player ID: 8MO7OL) - Rating: 3.589, Location: Burwash Weald, England, GB

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