# Match Record: Sydney Grand Slam I - Open Women's Doubles (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 04:45:23
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Sydney Grand Slam I - Open Women's Doubles
- **Location:** Stanhope Gardens, NSW 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Sue Heard** (DUPR ID: NY6Y77) - Rating: 3.984, Location: NSW, AU
- **Lucie Mitchell** (DUPR ID: QPWWY5) - Rating: 4.188, Location: Mosman, NSW, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Maria Bayan** (DUPR ID: EGOGZV) - Rating: 4.659, Location: Blacktown, NSW, AU
- **Shannon Hadley** (DUPR ID: G5OYQD) - Rating: 4.554, Location: NSW, AU

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