# Match Record: Elite Pickleball Friday Night Lights 4.5-5.2 (2026-05-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 04:26:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5795156498
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Elite Pickleball Friday Night Lights 4.5-5.2
- **Location:** 301 N Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.75)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matthew Chen** (DUPR ID: KO9GN6) - Rating: 4.485, Location: Aurora, IL, US
- **Joe Han** (DUPR ID: RZ9W2E) - Rating: 4.638, Location: Northbrook, IL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Frankie Abate** (DUPR ID: NYRXQ7) - Rating: 4.825, Location: Glen Ellyn, IL, US
- **Ben Draus** (DUPR ID: ZN6YQM) - Rating: 5.040, Location: West Chicago, IL, US

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