# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:41:26
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7008490491
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-11, 11-8, 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.73)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Eric King** (DUPR ID: 8WLNRK) - Rating: 3.897, Location: Bulverde, TX, US
- **Brandy Hamilton** (DUPR ID: 0YQ9JQ) - Rating: 3.578, Location: Spring Branch, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Christy Weston** (DUPR ID: 1RGPVM) - Rating: 3.599, Location: Fishers, IN, US
- **Bob Panah** (DUPR ID: 844V4K) - Rating: 3.836, Location: Carmel, IN, US

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