# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 60-64 Age (2026-04-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:46:53
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8062585227
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles Age Only Double Elimination 60-64 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-0, 11-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.79)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Karen Denman** (DUPR ID: OD2WQ7) - Rating: 4.988, Location: QLD, AU
- **Graeme Clemett** (DUPR ID: V7KVLE) - Rating: 4.997, Location: Parrearra, QLD, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **mike johnson** (DUPR ID: 3OR5EE) - Rating: 4.454, Location: Mesa, AZ, US
- **Cheryl Nitahara** (DUPR ID: 89RJ2V) - Rating: 4.718, Location: Mesa, AZ, US

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