# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 5.0 Double Elimination 65-69 Age (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:29:09
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6202210253
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 5.0 Double Elimination 65-69 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-14, 6-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.73)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Marc Bondi** (DUPR ID: 8G09DQ) - Rating: 4.525, Location: South Brunswick Township, NJ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Graeme Clemett** (DUPR ID: V7KVLE) - Rating: 4.928, Location: Parrearra, QLD, AU

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