# Match Record: Palmerston North Teams Tournament (2025-03-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:08:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7573272357
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-03-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Palmerston North Teams Tournament
- **Location:** Massey University, Turitea, New Zealand (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6704-massey-uni-recreation-centre-albany)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.01)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Susan Hansen** (DUPR ID: V75YYP) - Rating: 3.432, Location: Horowhenua District, Manawatū-Whanganui, NZ
- **Scott Christensen** (DUPR ID: 9P74Q7) - Rating: 4.243, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Phil Jones** (DUPR ID: 3PQJQX) - Rating: 4.531, Location: Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ
- **Sue Marr** (DUPR ID: 0YQ9P2) - Rating: 3.836, Location: Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ

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