# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Mixed Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 60-69 Age (2026-01-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:05:42
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Mixed Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 60-69 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11, 10-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.63)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Chen** (DUPR ID: 17JWM8) - Rating: 4.727, Location: New Canaan, CT, US
- **Beth Brause** (DUPR ID: 1Q0V65) - Rating: 4.612, Location: Guilford, CT, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Robert Guilbert** (DUPR ID: 8KEVJO) - Rating: 4.633, Location: Naples, FL, US
- **Lois Mickles** (DUPR ID: 9PZ9NV) - Rating: 4.533, Location: Naples, FL, US

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