# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.5 Double Elimination 60-64 Age (2026-04-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:37:56
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.5 Double Elimination 60-64 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.39)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ricky P Stephens** (DUPR ID: 8GXW7M) - Rating: 4.618, Location: Southern Pines, NC, US
- **Pamela Garcia** (DUPR ID: 3P54X3) - Rating: 4.300, Location: Boynton Beach, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Julie Vannatta** (DUPR ID: 894OWJ) - Rating: 3.762, Location: Upper Arlington, OH, US
- **Mark Vannatta** (DUPR ID: 8MZOML) - Rating: 4.873, Location: Upper Arlington, OH, US

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