# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:35:39
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6714338245
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 4-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.56)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Daniel Zalbowitz** (DUPR ID: OD97M7) - Rating: 4.254, Location: Durango, CO, US
- **VELJKO  ILIC** (DUPR ID: 3X9JPR) - Rating: 4.630, Location: Durango, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Patrick Catullo** (DUPR ID: 9PGZLK) - Rating: 4.608, Location: Fredericksburg, VA, US
- **Todd Compton** (DUPR ID: 2LYMLR) - Rating: 4.729, Location: Midlothian, VA, US

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