Agreed, Jordan definitely struggled more. Both got a few rolls to hook the other early on but Jordan missed too many kicks. Definitely a weakness in her game. Not sure how often you watch her (Jordan) but I've watched quite a few of her matches, when she's on she can be deadly. I'm sure you know but her and Matlock won the scotch double in Ultimate Pool a while ago, she also won the women's at some point. Her nickname is Dead Stroke, there's a reason, it just didn't apply today, which shows her youth, she is only 14.
It was good to see Sofia confidently slam a few balls in in the later games, hopefully she brings that confidence tomorrow, she'll need it against Amy Beauchamp. As long as she plays smart she should get the win.
I'm looking forward to the first 4 matches on the winners side tomorrow.
Tkach - Benoit. Clearly, Tkach should win and it's possible she dominates but if Tkach is off even a little bit and Benoit is on her A game it could be a good match. Benoit plays lots of different games (1 pocket is her favorite) and she's constantly improving but, as mentioned, she'll need her A game to get the win. (Tkach 8-3 - hope I'm wrong)
Kaylee McIntosh - Kennedy Meyman. If Kaylee plays the way she was yesterday Kennedy is going to have an issue. Either way, Kennedy needs her A game to win this one. (Kaylee 8-5)
Styer - Atwell. Styer should win this one and Atwell, like Kennedy, will need her A game either way. (Styer 8-2)
Sofia - Amy Beauchamp. Amy is a tough opponent. She's a world champ from across the pond. Her FR is only 611 but that doesn't tell the whole story, she's been around the block. (Sofia 8-6)
On the losers side the only person I'm keeping an eye on is Rachel Walters. She's up 5-4 now. If she wins, she'll play Lonnie Fox-Raymond. If Lonnie plays how she did today she'll have a hard time making it to the next round.
