# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Women's Champions Pro Doubles - Main Draw (2026-04-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:18:54
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Women's Champions Pro Doubles - Main Draw
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.43)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kristi Dorman** (DUPR ID: 1RQKRM) - Rating: 5.314, Location: Sarasota, FL, US
- **Christine Karges** (DUPR ID: 17MK08) - Rating: 5.200, Location: Knoxville, TN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Audra Spielberger** (DUPR ID: 3LPQNQ) - Rating: 5.670, Location: Walton County, FL, US
- **Heather Lovett** (DUPR ID: 3P04E1) - Rating: 5.522, Location: Oviedo, FL, US

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