# Match Record: Sydney Grand Slam I - 60+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99 (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 08:40:22
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Sydney Grand Slam I - 60+ Men's Doubles DUPR: 3.5-3.99
- **Location:** Stanhope Gardens, NSW 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Gloeckle** (DUPR ID: G5KQVQ) - Rating: 3.755, Location: Bermagui, NSW, AU
- **Gary Wilson** (DUPR ID: 674X7E) - Rating: 3.687, Location: Port Stephens, NSW, AU

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Craig Butcher** (DUPR ID: LVPG2Z) - Rating: 3.936, Location: NSW, AU
- **Alf Picello** (DUPR ID: 7NOV40) - Rating: 3.902, Location: Manly, NSW, AU

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