That was painful to watch. You could almost smell the fear even though it’s video.

jbart65 said:

Skyler Woodward just played the most embarrassing match I have seen him play since I started following pool in late 2021. Missed some shots badly, but worse, he played nonchalantly like he didn't have a care in the world.

Handed, just handed, Lu Hui Chan a win. Chan played OK, but Sky should have beaten him handily.

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Like it or not, when Sky is playing his best - it looks nonchalant. He was playing his best a couple of years ago, and that was probably his best chance to really break through. It may just not be in the cards for him.

skogstokig said:

shane has looked quite tired, my money would be on big ko. i think both brothers will be in single elim. sky will play on main table again, against hoang

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Yes. Hard for me to think SVB will do it for the second time in row. But then, Ko has struggled in big events this year.

All three Ko brothers now in the double-elimination round (EDITED FOR ACCURACY).

Biloxi Boy said:

I believe that American Pool is in serious decline compared to my younger days and even worse compared to the 40s and 50s. If I am correct, should we not be seeking solutions? This is our sport to save.

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it is sinking as pool rooms are not conducive for hanging out anymore. and few gamble. so playing often and getting better because of that is no longer much of an option. for any race.

and so pool rooms close as rents and costs go up and the clientele doesn't increase with it.

look at the philippines when people are playing, the place is crowded.

and the younger crowd here in the u.s. are more into video things than active things.