# Match Record: South Australia Pickleball Championships 2026 - 50+ Men's Doubles Skill: 4.0 & Above (AR) (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 21:55:38
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** South Australia Pickleball Championships 2026 - 50+ Men's Doubles Skill: 4.0 & Above (AR)
- **Location:** Lightsview, SA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 0-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kevin Stone** (DUPR ID: V79WNJ) - Rating: 4.351, Location: SA, AU
- **Chris Ryan** (DUPR ID: DNJMXL) - Rating: 3.852, Location: TAS, AU

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Steve Tindall** (DUPR ID: 9PPDRR) - Rating: 5.232, Location: Caringbah South, NSW, AU
- **Ivan Stride** (DUPR ID: DWDY9L) - Rating: 5.162, Location: Oatley, NSW, AU

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