# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 65-69 Age (2026-04-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:39:48
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 65-69 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.46)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Paul Steinberg** (DUPR ID: 16P7Q3) - Rating: 4.488, Location: Incline Village, NV, US
- **Pauline Geraci** (DUPR ID: 3PN67Q) - Rating: 3.786, Location: Sequim, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Charles Poe** (DUPR ID: 8K5R7Y) - Rating: 4.825, Location: Clifton Park, NY, US
- **Carol Emanuel** (DUPR ID: 355NL3) - Rating: 4.735, Location: Naples, FL, US

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