# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 3.5 Double Elimination 40-49 Age (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 06:31:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7088291775
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 3.5 Double Elimination 40-49 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-6, 6-11, 11-8
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.88)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Paul Savage** (Player ID: 3XO2W7) - Rating: 4.153, Location: Charleston, SC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kristian Ichazo** (Player ID: M2PQGL) - Rating: 3.617, Location: Ocala, FL, US

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