# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Champions Pro Singles- Main Draw (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:34:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5004558911
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Champions Pro Singles- Main Draw
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.74)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **mark palus** (DUPR ID: YNJ7YP) - Rating: 4.560, Location: Tampa, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jason Garriotte** (DUPR ID: 3VJEJ3) - Rating: 4.912, Location: Naples, FL, US

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