# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles 5.0 Double Elimination 65-69 Age (2026-04-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:39:27
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles 5.0 Double Elimination 65-69 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-11, 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.40)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eddie Anderson** (DUPR ID: 3Z46P1) - Rating: 4.279, Location: Lakeland, FL, US
- **Marc Bondi** (DUPR ID: 8G09DQ) - Rating: 4.473, Location: South Brunswick Township, NJ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Todd Dowrick** (DUPR ID: 3Y2YDP) - Rating: 4.453, Location: East Lansing, MI, US
- **Michael Mize** (DUPR ID: 355K5R) - Rating: 4.401, Location: Florence, KY, US

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