# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:19:48
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-8, 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.12)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Tim Arciola** (DUPR ID: EWL4DO) - Rating: 4.115, Location: East Lyme, CT, US
- **Amy Drost** (DUPR ID: PKEN0Q) - Rating: 4.245, Location: East Haddam, CT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Dana Steluta Gonciulea** (DUPR ID: 8E72JV) - Rating: 4.171, Location: Northbrook, IL, US
- **Suryaveersingh Bhullar** (DUPR ID: 1N2M22) - Rating: 3.934, Location: Ahmedabad, GJ, IN

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