# Match Record: 2026 Tasmania Pickleball Championships - 50+ Men's Doubles   DUPR: 3.5-3.99 (2026-02-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:30:34
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Tasmania Pickleball Championships - 50+ Men's Doubles   DUPR: 3.5-3.99
- **Location:** New Town, Tas 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Tony Lawrie** (DUPR ID: 3VMRPE) - Rating: 3.768, Location: Montagu Bay, TAS, AU
- **Chris Rathbone** (DUPR ID: ME9WJP) - Rating: 3.564, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Paul Allen** (DUPR ID: M2Q42L) - Rating: 3.313, Location: ACT, AU
- **Scott Thompson** (DUPR ID: WXLWPL) - Rating: 3.548, Location: Banks, ACT, AU

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