# Match Record: 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0+) Age: (50+) (2026-02-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:34:39
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7716745923
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0+) Age: (50+)
- **Location:** Wellington,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6155-greenbriar-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kent Mori** (DUPR ID: 3Y7LG4) - Rating: 4.789, Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ
- **Chris Popata** (DUPR ID: DW4NVX) - Rating: 4.665, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kasi Mapa** (DUPR ID: 1295V4) - Rating: 4.075, Location: Hamilton, Waikato, NZ
- **Paul Yeatman** (DUPR ID: 305Z92) - Rating: 4.162, Location: N/A

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