# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+ (2026-06-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 21:57:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8309508017
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+
- **Location:** Rangiora,  (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4094-mainpower-stadium-indoor-centre)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.14)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Gretchen Lund** (DUPR ID: 1QK4MR) - Rating: 4.209, Location: Tata Beach, Tasman, NZ
- **Phil Burke** (DUPR ID: DWXZ74) - Rating: 4.548, Location: Wānaka, Otago, NZ

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Melinda Jones** (DUPR ID: KOL5EQ) - Rating: 3.601, Location: Wellington, Wellington, NZ
- **Matt Ryder** (DUPR ID: WX5ORL) - Rating: 4.187, Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ

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