# Match Record: Telford Franklin Open Mens Doubles 3.5-4.0 - Semifinal 1 (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-10 00:41:46
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6727347505
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Telford Franklin Open Mens Doubles 3.5-4.0 - Semifinal 1
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11, 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.98)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Andy Tsui** (Player ID: YXQE2K) - Rating: 3.868, Location: Shropshire, England, GB
- **Nick Bradley** (Player ID: KXGKZ6) - Rating: 3.806, Location: Shropshire, England, GB

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ben Gordos** (Player ID: 2Z9VY7) - Rating: 4.083, Location: N/A
- **Samuel Smith** (Player ID: NX07XN) - Rating: 4.151, Location: N/A

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