# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Double Elimination 40-49 Age (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:04:36
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Double Elimination 40-49 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.70)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Robby Matheny** (DUPR ID: 8W2M4K) - Rating: 3.941, Location: Trenton, FL, US
- **I-Shien Shiao** (DUPR ID: JJMP4D) - Rating: 3.144, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Matthew Groom** (DUPR ID: XJWZPR) - Rating: 3.889, Location: Wake Forest, NC, US
- **Shannon Beach** (DUPR ID: KOWEPO) - Rating: 3.824, Location: Wake Forest, NC, US

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