# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Women's Doubles 5.0 Double Elimination 65+ Age (2026-04-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:17:15
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7599455384
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Women's Doubles 5.0 Double Elimination 65+ Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 10-12, 11-5, 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.03)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Chris Powers** (DUPR ID: Q3VKP1) - Rating: 4.998, Location: Aiken, SC, US
- **Jasna Stefanovic** (DUPR ID: 3XENR8) - Rating: 5.190, Location: San Rafael, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Christine Ford** (DUPR ID: 1QX2X4) - Rating: 4.591, Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US
- **Bee Kilgore** (DUPR ID: 8DXPX1) - Rating: 5.321, Location: Danville, CA, US

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