# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0+ (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:05:56
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 35+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 4.0+
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-2, 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.45)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Thomas DUNCKER** (DUPR ID: KDXMY6) - Rating: 4.749, Location: Flagstaff Hill, SA, AU
- **David** (DUPR ID: E949EO) - Rating: 4.532, Location: SA, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Clinton Rey Browne** (DUPR ID: W6ELEG) - Rating: 4.078, Location: N/A
- **Niels Wieleman** (DUPR ID: KOL5Q6) - Rating: 4.450, Location: Warrandyte, VIC, AU

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