# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 50-59 Age (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:08:10
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 50-59 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-11, 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Don Kirkconnell** (DUPR ID: 355Y03) - Rating: 4.591, Location: Schoolcraft, MI, US
- **Freddy Bacher** (DUPR ID: 17M7M8) - Rating: 4.640, Location: Denver, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Rick Snow** (DUPR ID: EGGVXJ) - Rating: 4.555, Location: Estero, FL, US
- **Graham Baughman** (DUPR ID: 94VNDR) - Rating: 4.593, Location: Lexington, KY, US

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