# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Women's Doubles 4.5 Double Elimination 40-49 Age (2026-04-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:24:14
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Women's Doubles 4.5 Double Elimination 40-49 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-4, 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Monika Ray** (DUPR ID: 8GD6Q8) - Rating: 4.750, Location: Valley Park, MO, US
- **Krissy Dickey** (DUPR ID: 3OOWN7) - Rating: 4.759, Location: Manchester, MO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Elena Arnold** (DUPR ID: RZ5LXZ) - Rating: 4.033, Location: Erie County, PA, US
- **Lauren  Bauer** (DUPR ID: G54GJG) - Rating: 4.718, Location: Erie, PA, US

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