# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Womens Doubles 4.5/5.0 (55+) (2026-03-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:32:48
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4565992996
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Womens Doubles 4.5/5.0 (55+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.51)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Melissa Washam** (DUPR ID: 8KDMMY) - Rating: 4.892, Location: LaGrange, GA, US
- **Diane Lee Ingram** (DUPR ID: 8E967M) - Rating: 4.651, Location: Auburn, AL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kristi Smith** (DUPR ID: 3ZDXVW) - Rating: 3.991, Location: Auburn, AL, US
- **Nancy Waldeck** (DUPR ID: RZ6ERE) - Rating: 4.511, Location: GA, US

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