# Match Record: 2026 Seattle Metro Winter Classic Presented by UW Medicine - SUN Mixed Doubles Senior OPEN $$ (2026-02-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 07:18:11
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Seattle Metro Winter Classic Presented by UW Medicine - SUN Mixed Doubles Senior OPEN $$
- **Location:** Seattle, WA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6841-4th-ave-beach)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.91)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Heather Gelston** (DUPR ID: 8D9V0M) - Rating: 4.902, Location: Tacoma, WA, US
- **Steve Wright** (DUPR ID: 3Y09E1) - Rating: 5.125, Location: Gig Harbor, WA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Leslie Ballard** (DUPR ID: 8MEQPV) - Rating: 4.998, Location: Portland, OR, US
- **chris vacca** (DUPR ID: 8EVG5J) - Rating: 4.630, Location: Bend, OR, US

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