# Match Record: West Midlands Doubles League 2026 (Round 1) - Doubles (2026-01-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 09:18:54
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7083990390
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** West Midlands Doubles League 2026 (Round 1) - Doubles
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael de Groot** (Player ID: 896LPK) - Rating: 3.363, Location: Stourport-on-Severn, England, GB
- **Jim Allen** (Player ID: 2YZDGE) - Rating: 3.388, Location: Hallow, England, GB

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Grizelda Williams** (Player ID: VXON65) - Rating: 3.364, Location: Worcestershire, England, GB
- **Louise  Simpkin** (Player ID: 0RPLGQ) - Rating: 3.400, Location: Worcestershire, England, GB

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