# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mixed Doubles 4.5/5.0 (60+) (2026-03-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:54:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5939075168
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mixed Doubles 4.5/5.0 (60+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Rosie Rogers** (DUPR ID: 3LWW05) - Rating: 4.458, Location: Charlotte, NC, US
- **Graham Rogers** (DUPR ID: 8KD94K) - Rating: 4.755, Location: Charlotte, NC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kristi Smith** (DUPR ID: 3ZDXVW) - Rating: 4.022, Location: Auburn, AL, US
- **Jeff Smith** (DUPR ID: 8KYVNO) - Rating: 4.722, Location: Auburn, AL, US

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