# Match Record: Canterbury Classic 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 50+ (2026-06-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:40:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8533675452
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **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:** 9-11, 11-4, 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Goretti Sua** (DUPR ID: 17QJW4) - Rating: 4.288, Location: Auckland, Auckland, NZ
- **Kent Mori** (DUPR ID: 3Y7LG4) - Rating: 4.827, Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Saori Uchinoi Han** (DUPR ID: 56RJRR) - Rating: 4.432, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ
- **Chris Popata** (DUPR ID: DW4NVX) - Rating: 4.828, Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ

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