# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:19:44
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7586711169
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 16-14
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Chris Hawkins** (DUPR ID: 8KYPWO) - Rating: 4.474, Location: Festus, MO, US
- **Jeffro Carrico** (DUPR ID: 8D9XN6) - Rating: 4.947, Location: Marion, IL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kris Shaffer** (DUPR ID: 6NGPMQ) - Rating: 4.760, Location: Columbus, OH, US
- **Chad Myers** (DUPR ID: 30X90Q) - Rating: 4.709, Location: Naples, FL, US

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