# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles 5.0 Double Elimination 65-69 Age (2026-04-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:30:12
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles 5.0 Double Elimination 65-69 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Larry Gold** (DUPR ID: 8E204O) - Rating: 4.755, Location: Plantation, FL, US
- **Perry MeyersSinett** (DUPR ID: 8ELW6E) - Rating: 4.935, Location: Wellington, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **James Gerson** (DUPR ID: 30XY21) - Rating: 4.807, Location: Jacksonville, FL, US
- **Michael W McMahon** (DUPR ID: V7YRX7) - Rating: 4.769, Location: Dallas, TX, US

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