# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 50+ Women's Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99 (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 12:01:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7758857204
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 50+ Women's Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.51)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **jo guthrie** (Player ID: E9WY7J) - Rating: 3.485, Location: Chelsea, VIC, AU
- **Catherine Park** (Player ID: WKKQNQ) - Rating: 3.683, Location: Parkdale, VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **lisa richardson** (Player ID: RXWJNN) - Rating: 3.335, Location: Doncaster, VIC, AU
- **Simone  Bella** (Player ID: 76QQ25) - Rating: 3.544, Location: VIC, AU

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