# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Open B (3.5 to 3.99) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 01:58:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7718905264
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Men's Doubles Open B (3.5 to 3.99)
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Shane Unahi** (DUPR ID: LV9JXJ) - Rating: 3.926, Location: Otago, NZ
- **Joel Smith** (DUPR ID: 9JW7MR) - Rating: 4.158, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jamie Sanson** (DUPR ID: 3X9E72) - Rating: 3.520, Location: Canterbury, NZ
- **Barry van Beurten** (DUPR ID: YG4R4D) - Rating: 3.706, Location: N/A

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