# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 50+ Women's Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99 (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 12:01:27
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 50+ Women's Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-11, 11-9, 11-1
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.47)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **lisa richardson** (Player ID: RXWJNN) - Rating: 3.351, Location: Doncaster, VIC, AU
- **Simone  Bella** (Player ID: 76QQ25) - Rating: 3.560, Location: VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Deborah Price** (Player ID: 6NQYRG) - Rating: 3.650, Location: N/A
- **Linda Dohnt** (Player ID: QJN504) - Rating: 3.332, Location: N/A

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