# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Double Elimination 30-39 Age (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:08:59
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Double Elimination 30-39 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11, 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.84)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Katie Dunkel** (DUPR ID: Z9NYPD) - Rating: 3.421, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Dergham Aljanaby** (DUPR ID: MYMERD) - Rating: 4.014, Location: Fulshear, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Emmy Chay** (DUPR ID: V4DDM5) - Rating: 3.932, Location: N/A
- **José Luis Cevallos** (DUPR ID: PKLJEM) - Rating: 3.974, Location: N/A

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