# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Junior Mixed Doubles 18U (2026-04-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:07:21
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Junior Mixed Doubles 18U
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.66)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Katherine Cho** (DUPR ID: QPNPOR) - Rating: 4.388, Location: Ridgewood, NJ, US
- **Nicklaus Vu** (DUPR ID: EG74WM) - Rating: 4.929, Location: Villa Park, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Emily Cho** (DUPR ID: RZ4ZOE) - Rating: 4.732, Location: N/A
- **Harrison Malko ** (DUPR ID: 1QMYOR) - Rating: 4.580, Location: Glen Rock, NJ, US

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