# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 45-49 Age (2026-04-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:25:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6505881875
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 45-49 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-5, 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Maggie Murch** (DUPR ID: 8KRRY3) - Rating: 4.862, Location: North Vancouver, BC, CA
- **Ben Asper** (DUPR ID: 3XK59X) - Rating: 4.956, Location: Arlington Heights, IL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Monika Ray** (DUPR ID: 8GD6Q8) - Rating: 4.750, Location: Valley Park, MO, US
- **John Cometa** (DUPR ID: 8D5EOY) - Rating: 4.702, Location: St. Louis, MO, US

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