# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:47:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5340006879
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.68)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Doug Cox** (DUPR ID: 7DM5L4) - Rating: 4.661, Location: Columbus, OH, US
- **J Edward Burford** (DUPR ID: 0QLLRN) - Rating: 4.692, Location: Lewis Center, OH, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Patrick Catullo** (DUPR ID: 9PGZLK) - Rating: 4.616, Location: Fredericksburg, VA, US
- **Todd Compton** (DUPR ID: 2LYMLR) - Rating: 4.761, Location: Midlothian, VA, US

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