# Match Record: The Arnold Match Point Pickleball Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5, 4.0) Age: (64 And Above) (2026-03-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:46:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4480990226
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** The Arnold Match Point Pickleball Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5, 4.0) Age: (64 And Above)
- **Location:** Columbus, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6146-equinox-sports-club-new-york)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.76)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Joyce Cox** (DUPR ID: 7D5V7M) - Rating: 3.100, Location: Lancaster, OH, US
- **Stephen Mendoza** (DUPR ID: KONLW6) - Rating: 3.945, Location: Lancaster, OH, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Sue Bachmann** (DUPR ID: 3V4WE8) - Rating: 3.823, Location: Worthington, OH, US
- **Rex Hicks** (DUPR ID: 35QE7P) - Rating: 4.177, Location: Pickerington, OH, US

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