# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 40-44 Age (2026-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:21:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6136088210
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 40-44 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7, 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.86)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kurt BUCHERT** (DUPR ID: PKGY2G) - Rating: 4.648, Location: Walton County, FL, US
- **Jordan Flournoy** (DUPR ID: W6GWDQ) - Rating: 5.268, Location: Walton County, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **mike Arnold** (DUPR ID: ZN7RYD) - Rating: 4.946, Location: Erie County, PA, US
- **Joseph Schember** (DUPR ID: 8KQ2Y6) - Rating: 4.571, Location: Albany, NY, US

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