# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - San Diego - Mixed Doubles 4.0: 60+ (2026-04-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:57:36
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - San Diego - Mixed Doubles 4.0: 60+
- **Location:** Barnes Tennis Center 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-0
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.16)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Richard Blackey** (DUPR ID: 3YMVN4) - Rating: 5.622, Location: Redlands, CA, US
- **Sue Wong** (DUPR ID: 1Q9X41) - Rating: 3.475, Location: Redlands, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Pat Nihart** (DUPR ID: L2WOQ5) - Rating: 3.104, Location: N/A
- **Dean Nihart** (DUPR ID: 1NXPY7) - Rating: 4.421, Location: Johnston, IA, US

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