# Match Record: Sixth Annual Grip 'n Rip Tournament - Sanctioned by PCO - Hosted by Surrey Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (60+) (2023-09-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 11:28:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7520458922
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-09-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Sixth Annual Grip 'n Rip Tournament - Sanctioned by PCO - Hosted by Surrey Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (60+)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-2, 6-11, 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.56)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Brent Greig** (DUPR ID: PWP7MQ) - Rating: 4.325, Location: Richmond, BC, CA
- **Gordon Thiessen** (DUPR ID: DN5PQX) - Rating: 5.177, Location: Richmond, BC, CA

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Bill Ruby** (DUPR ID: N7OQ2N) - Rating: 4.628, Location: Surrey, BC, CA
- **Cliff Gibbons** (DUPR ID: YGYMM4) - Rating: 4.124, Location: Surrey, BC, CA

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