# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam - 35+ Mens Doubles 3.49 and below (2025-11-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:39:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6960207661
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-11-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam - 35+ Mens Doubles 3.49 and below
- **Location:** Melbourne, Vic (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4639-national-pickleball-league-npl-south-melbourne-the-jar)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Dan Tolliday** (DUPR ID: MEXJOD) - Rating: 2.396, Location: Brunswick, VIC, AU
- **Mark Thessman** (DUPR ID: V46REP) - Rating: 2.428, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Will Matters** (DUPR ID: 2YNKKR) - Rating: 3.297, Location: VIC, AU
- **Will De Jesus** (DUPR ID: OWMM7E) - Rating: 3.181, Location: N/A

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