# Match Record: PPL Season 4 Tryouts - Sponsored by FRANC | PKL (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 19:39:41
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7633576694
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** PPL Season 4 Tryouts - Sponsored by FRANC | PKL
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Verena Rowan** (DUPR ID: OD7QJP) - Rating: 3.754, Location: Norwich, England, GB
- **Vicky Stanley** (DUPR ID: 0QQ0QQ) - Rating: 3.468, Location: Hampshire, England, GB

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Katharina Jelly** (DUPR ID: 17RZE0) - Rating: 3.902, Location: London, England, GB
- **Sue Smith** (DUPR ID: 8DJL96) - Rating: 3.553, Location: Hampshire, England, GB

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