# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Women's Doubles 4.5 Double Elimination 60+ Age (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:50:18
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Women's Doubles 4.5 Double Elimination 60+ Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-10, 5-11, 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.32)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Lori Larkin** (DUPR ID: 3ZWDPM) - Rating: 4.395, Location: Marco Island, FL, US
- **Julie Menard** (DUPR ID: 3OWMYW) - Rating: 4.190, Location: Longueuil, QC, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Susan Sullivan** (DUPR ID: 8GXOZM) - Rating: 4.204, Location: Naples, FL, US
- **Micki Petersen** (DUPR ID: 3XOG45) - Rating: 4.499, Location: Marco Island, FL, US

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