# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Arizona - Mixed Doubles 4.5/5.0 Age: (65+) (2026-01-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 07:58:24
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8356743309
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Arizona - Mixed Doubles 4.5/5.0 Age: (65+)
- **Location:** Glendale, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2984-scholl-canyon-golf-and-tennis-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.54)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jennifer Kwong** (DUPR ID: 8MP5JG) - Rating: 5.022, Location: Chicago, IL, US
- **Akira Kakizawa** (DUPR ID: 894JLV) - Rating: 4.468, Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Huiling Wakely** (DUPR ID: 894L6K) - Rating: 4.428, Location: SUPRSTITN Mountain, AZ, US
- **Lloyd Ishikawa** (DUPR ID: 7D5ZM4) - Rating: 4.255, Location: HI, US

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