# Match Record: Melbourne Grand Slam I - 50+ Mixed Doubles DUPR: 4.0+ (2026-05-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 19:04:42
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Melbourne Grand Slam I - 50+ Mixed Doubles DUPR: 4.0+
- **Location:** Cragieburn, Vic 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Diana Van Dooren** (DUPR ID: KOJD57) - Rating: 3.825, Location: Port Melbourne, VIC, AU
- **Nick AshtonSmith** (DUPR ID: OZXYR2) - Rating: 3.946, Location: Belgrave, VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Michelle Bruggeman** (DUPR ID: ODDY6P) - Rating: 3.562, Location: VIC, AU
- **Phil Bruggeman** (DUPR ID: GG0PED) - Rating: 3.954, Location: VIC, AU

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