# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 40-49 Age (2026-04-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:32:54
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 40-49 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.94)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Philly Dillon** (DUPR ID: 8GQMOD) - Rating: 4.017, Location: Bradenton, FL, US
- **DELETED Account** (DUPR ID: DWP6RX) - Rating: 3.713, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Nathan Smith** (DUPR ID: 3LXQK5) - Rating: 4.376, Location: O'Fallon, MO, US
- **Amy Smith** (DUPR ID: MYVE9D) - Rating: 3.645, Location: O'Fallon, MO, US

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