# Match Record: SALUKI Open 2025 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any) (2025-09-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:13:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6900306598
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** SALUKI Open 2025 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Carbondale, IL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2574-siu-student-recreation-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **April Horning** (DUPR ID: L59265) - Rating: 4.572, Location: Harrisburg, IL, US
- **Chris Denly** (DUPR ID: GGPZLD) - Rating: 4.538, Location: Norfolk, NE, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Abby NeSmith** (DUPR ID: L5L4NJ) - Rating: 4.354, Location: Newburgh, IN, US
- **Tyler Denbo** (DUPR ID: 3OW4PE) - Rating: 5.120, Location: Princeton, IN, US

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