# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 40-44 Age (2026-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:48:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5408225918
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 40-44 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.10)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Adam Couzens** (DUPR ID: GG7R9Q) - Rating: 5.112, Location: St. Cloud, MN, US
- **Allen Ng** (DUPR ID: 30RZ4G) - Rating: 5.101, Location: Minnetonka, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Angelo Petricone** (DUPR ID: 3OR02P) - Rating: 5.170, Location: Maracay, Aragua, VE
- **Ariel Alvarez** (DUPR ID: 8MXY9O) - Rating: 5.015, Location: Brooksville, FL, US

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