# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mixed Doubles 4.5/5.0 (55+) (2026-03-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:04:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6055206339
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mixed Doubles 4.5/5.0 (55+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.51)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jian Zhong** (DUPR ID: 8WE66M) - Rating: 4.872, Location: Indian Springs Village, AL, US
- **Jarick Rager** (DUPR ID: 84V6XG) - Rating: 4.375, Location: Trussville, AL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tracy Wilken** (DUPR ID: 35N6PP) - Rating: 4.533, Location: Scarborough, ME, US
- **Michael Clark** (DUPR ID: 35RGQL) - Rating: 4.251, Location: SANTA RSA BCH, FL, US

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