# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 60-64 Age (2026-04-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:24:46
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 60-64 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 17-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.88)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kevin Smith** (DUPR ID: 8EXG0V) - Rating: 3.810, Location: Waldwick, NJ, US
- **Mary Smith** (DUPR ID: 8D5G9X) - Rating: 4.277, Location: Waldwick, NJ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Patrick Doherty** (DUPR ID: 2L4P07) - Rating: 3.622, Location: N/A
- **Deb Deacon** (DUPR ID: 8W22RQ) - Rating: 3.825, Location: Boston, MA, US

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