# Match Record: Gold Coast Grand Slam - 35+ Men's Singles DUPR: 3.49 and under (2026-06-05)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:34:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7103637400
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-05
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Gold Coast Grand Slam - 35+ Men's Singles DUPR: 3.49 and under
- **Location:** Beenleigh, Qld 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.93)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Dave Abrey** (DUPR ID: 4P2WEK) - Rating: 2.963, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **heston carter** (DUPR ID: 7JRQY4) - Rating: 2.894, Location: Wyndham Vale, VIC, AU

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