# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 60-64 Age (2026-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:45:57
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 60-64 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jonathan W Sparks** (DUPR ID: 35EDLL) - Rating: 4.822, Location: Naples, FL, US
- **Todd Dowrick** (DUPR ID: 3Y2YDP) - Rating: 4.421, Location: East Lansing, MI, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Paul Welch** (DUPR ID: 3ZV6KD) - Rating: 4.779, Location: Lyon Charter Township, MI, US
- **Bruce Wong** (DUPR ID: 3YN0WK) - Rating: 4.851, Location: Venice, FL, US

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