# Match Record: Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Skill/Age Doubles 4.5/5.0:40+ (2023-04-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:01:50
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-04-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - Minto US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Skill/Age Doubles 4.5/5.0:40+
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5, 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jennifer Johnson** (DUPR ID: 3V2006) - Rating: 4.904, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
- **John Marando** (DUPR ID: 3VR7P8) - Rating: 4.832, Location: Venice, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Gayle Lynn Hughes** (DUPR ID: 8MZJXP) - Rating: 4.195, Location: N/A
- **Jay Downs** (DUPR ID: 17M640) - Rating: 5.172, Location: Naples, FL, US

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