# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 23:17:10
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8190777802
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-2, 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.28)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **MARC HARDEN** (DUPR ID: 3P50EZ) - Rating: 4.502, Location: Wenonah, NJ, US
- **Kate Siedell** (DUPR ID: V7L6EE) - Rating: 4.255, Location: Haddonfield, NJ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Gina Pultorak** (DUPR ID: 8E7DKM) - Rating: 4.009, Location: Phoenixville, PA, US
- **Ravichandran Chelliah** (DUPR ID: 3VLJ0J) - Rating: 4.366, Location: N/A

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