# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - San Diego - Mixed Doubles 4.5: 55+ (PLAYOFF) (2026-04-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:48:30
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - San Diego - Mixed Doubles 4.5: 55+ (PLAYOFF)
- **Location:** Barnes Tennis Center 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Patricia Hall** (DUPR ID: 8DYGZ4) - Rating: 4.640, Location: Carlsbad, CA, US
- **DELETED Account** (DUPR ID: OD7NXL) - Rating: 4.711, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Kari Wicklund** (DUPR ID: 842XOG) - Rating: 4.711, Location: Hilo, HI, US
- **Kevin Naya** (DUPR ID: 8KWO47) - Rating: 4.623, Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, US

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