# 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:** 1:00 PM
- **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:** 10-12, 12-10, 10-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.48)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kim Goerner** (DUPR ID: RYK4MN) - Rating: 4.394, Location: MI, US
- **Tom Reynolds** (DUPR ID: W6K5PQ) - Rating: 4.441, Location: Sarasota, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Robert Guilbert** (DUPR ID: 8KEVJO) - Rating: 4.603, Location: Naples, FL, US
- **Lois Mickles** (DUPR ID: 9PZ9NV) - Rating: 4.493, Location: Naples, FL, US

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