# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 60-69 Age (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:03:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7048927997
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Men's Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 60-69 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Richard White** (DUPR ID: 8MJDNG) - Rating: 4.294, Location: N/A
- **Robert Luken** (DUPR ID: 8WL9PM) - Rating: 4.171, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tom Franklin** (DUPR ID: 3LLJLZ) - Rating: 4.605, Location: Estero, FL, US
- **Rob Maloney** (DUPR ID: 8WQEDY) - Rating: 4.458, Location: N/A

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