# Match Record: World Pickleball Tour Chicago Open - Mixed Doubles 4.0, 4.5 (2026-02-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:13:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7534449031
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** World Pickleball Tour Chicago Open - Mixed Doubles 4.0, 4.5
- **Location:** Mt Prospect, IL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5935-the-picklr-mount-prospect)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.12)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kelly Merydith** (DUPR ID: L2WRZK) - Rating: 4.327, Location: Chicago, IL, US
- **Adam Long** (DUPR ID: 84W00V) - Rating: 4.020, Location: Chicago, IL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Kathryn Kemp** (DUPR ID: 9PKPZK) - Rating: 3.934, Location: Bolingbrook, IL, US
- **Ben Oakes** (DUPR ID: RX4XQM) - Rating: 4.187, Location: Warrenville, IL, US

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