# Match Record: 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mixed Doubles Open (2026-02-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 16:34:39
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8029183896
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Wellington Pickleball Cup - Mixed Doubles Open
- **Location:** Wellington,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6155-greenbriar-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 2-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.18)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Meleseini Ataata** (DUPR ID: QPP9N0) - Rating: 3.801, Location: Hamilton, Waikato, NZ
- **Kasi Mapa** (DUPR ID: 1295V4) - Rating: 4.078, Location: Hamilton, Waikato, NZ

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Katrina Fowler** (DUPR ID: 3O9KYW) - Rating: 4.437, Location: Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, NZ
- **Luke Baker** (DUPR ID: W6QW5G) - Rating: 4.406, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

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