# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Mixed Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 60-69 Age (2026-01-05)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:42:00
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-05
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Mixed Doubles 4.5-5.0 Double Elimination 60-69 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 16-14
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kim Goerner** (DUPR ID: RYK4MN) - Rating: 4.441, Location: MI, US
- **Tom Reynolds** (DUPR ID: W6K5PQ) - Rating: 4.477, Location: Sarasota, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Deb Russell** (DUPR ID: ZNN0ZL) - Rating: 4.245, Location: Elmhurst, IL, US
- **Tom Franklin** (DUPR ID: 3LLJLZ) - Rating: 4.585, Location: Estero, FL, US

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