# Match Record: 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mens Doubles Open (2026-02-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:07:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7808422083
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mens Doubles Open
- **Location:** Wellington,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6155-greenbriar-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.20)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ross Smith** (DUPR ID: YXVW7K) - Rating: 4.014, Location: Hamilton, Waikato, NZ
- **Willard Sunnex** (DUPR ID: 8M5GWP) - Rating: 4.586, Location: Hamilton, Waikato, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Marcin Lipski** (DUPR ID: 0YK2Z4) - Rating: 4.284, Location: Gore, Southland, NZ
- **Jono Hill** (DUPR ID: 16540Q) - Rating: 3.912, Location: Wānaka, Otago, NZ

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