# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 19+ Men's Singles DUPR: 4.0+ (2026-05-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:32:51
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 19+ Men's Singles DUPR: 4.0+
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.60)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Koon Wei CHONG** (DUPR ID: MEEW5L) - Rating: 3.400, Location: VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Nirvaan Malkani** (DUPR ID: 2YXX04) - Rating: 3.805, Location: N/A

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