# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 3.5 Double Elimination 80-84 Age (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:27:35
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 3.5 Double Elimination 80-84 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-3, 3-11, 11-6
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.62)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mark Steinhoff** (DUPR ID: 8EO0LJ) - Rating: 3.595, Location: Tampa, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Dale Van Scoyk** (DUPR ID: 89J7NK) - Rating: 3.646, Location: N/A

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