# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Split Pro Age Event (2026-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:27:47
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Split Pro Age Event
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-1, 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.64)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Youssef Bouzidi** (DUPR ID: 9PDMMK) - Rating: 5.889, Location: Cave Spring, VA, US
- **Megan Fudge** (DUPR ID: 12JD71) - Rating: 6.039, Location: London, England, GB

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ben Newell** (DUPR ID: 30KR23) - Rating: 6.081, Location: Kansas City, MO, US
- **Kelly Stroble** (DUPR ID: 3XRO53) - Rating: 4.567, Location: Bradenton, FL, US

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