# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 25-29 Age (2026-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 02:15:56
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6032553156
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 25-29 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5, 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.92)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **William Howard** (DUPR ID: 3VDV9J) - Rating: 5.071, Location: Davidson County, TN, US
- **James Roeder** (DUPR ID: PK7QDM) - Rating: 5.152, Location: Nashville, TN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Johnny Shapiro** (DUPR ID: 17ZEO4) - Rating: 4.917, Location: Pikesville, MD, US
- **Clark Benassi** (DUPR ID: 1N5G73) - Rating: 4.531, Location: Towson, MD, US

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