# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:40:50
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11, 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Carlitos Morales** (DUPR ID: 3OKJN2) - Rating: 4.201, Location: Gloucester, VA, US
- **Kim Jones** (DUPR ID: 16XELE) - Rating: 4.527, Location: Liberty, MO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **MARC HARDEN** (DUPR ID: 3P50EZ) - Rating: 4.527, Location: Wenonah, NJ, US
- **Kate Siedell** (DUPR ID: V7L6EE) - Rating: 4.272, Location: Haddonfield, NJ, US

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