# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 4.5 Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:14:27
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Men's Singles 4.5 Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 1-11, 10-12
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **John Jerome** (DUPR ID: 3V2K45) - Rating: 4.644, Location: Naples, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **James Schultz** (DUPR ID: 8JE4M3) - Rating: 4.533, Location: Naples, FL, US

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