SVB Or Any American in The China Open?
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Does anyOne have a link to the official site with a list of runners
dom_poppa
Banned
American players don't want to embarrass themselves.
Just like how Lebron James doesn't enter the slam dunk contest. If he wins, he is suppose to win, if he lose, it will be embarrassing.
The reward doesn't outweigh the pro because they would get their ass handed to them in China. They have the greatest players there. More even compared to the top heavy pro's we have.
Just like how Lebron James doesn't enter the slam dunk contest. If he wins, he is suppose to win, if he lose, it will be embarrassing.
The reward doesn't outweigh the pro because they would get their ass handed to them in China. They have the greatest players there. More even compared to the top heavy pro's we have.
the prize for China Open is indeed very rewarding, a lot of cash.
and players who have to play qualifications round are refunded entry fee if they get through. the qualification round is really tough. they play knocked out, each day have 2-4 players to the final rounds, to get there, a player must win 9 matches in a row.
Shane played there last year or year before last. and I believe top players are invited directly to the final rounds. The prob may lies at sponsor, whether Predator/Mezz/Cuetec want their US players to play there or not, if they want, then of course they will play.
the top pros in my country are practicing for this China Open also. All of them have to play qualifications and most are not sponsored.
I wish we have a say to where our tax money go!!, i would certainly put it in a fund to sponsor SVB, Earl, or many others to go and represent USA. Too bad! what can we do about it!!!
Why not support your local figure skater, guitar player, scientist, bike racer, artist, poet, fashion designer....etc?
ALL AND POOL Players!!
Sorry to disagree with everyone on this subject. But, if it were me, I wouldn't want to travel to that place either. NTM, they play on tables with buckets, short races (if like in the past) so any joe could come from nowhere and get lucky. You could potentially get caught up in political shenanigans and held prisoner in a country that abhors the west (unless it benefits their pocket). Even with my simple background, I would possibly never make it out of the country.
NTM, that few of our top players have learned lessons on international travel. They have never had to travel internationally to make ends meet, so they aren't versed in simple things like dining customs and language, accommodations customs or even the simplest everyday conveniences (like finding a toilet when shopping). And all of these things change in every country.
Also, for some odd reason, when Americans travel we tend to dislike the food most of all. To me, our food is the worst. However, if you've lived in other countries for any amount of time, you likely would eventually grow to enjoy the freshness and unique tastes of other countries. American food relies on fried saturated fats and loads of sugars to make the food taste the same as the competitors. Of course, this is coming from someone that picked up a fried chicken biscuit, hash browns and coffee from Hardee's on the way to work this morning. Lol
Daren
Respect, Courage, and Commitment!
NTM, that few of our top players have learned lessons on international travel. They have never had to travel internationally to make ends meet, so they aren't versed in simple things like dining customs and language, accommodations customs or even the simplest everyday conveniences (like finding a toilet when shopping). And all of these things change in every country.
Also, for some odd reason, when Americans travel we tend to dislike the food most of all. To me, our food is the worst. However, if you've lived in other countries for any amount of time, you likely would eventually grow to enjoy the freshness and unique tastes of other countries. American food relies on fried saturated fats and loads of sugars to make the food taste the same as the competitors. Of course, this is coming from someone that picked up a fried chicken biscuit, hash browns and coffee from Hardee's on the way to work this morning. Lol
Daren
Respect, Courage, and Commitment!
You have a point, but that is why i want them sponsored so they get the best flight, hotels, and best food, and great experience? and not nickle and dime it, and end up regretting it.
I wonder what the top pay-out this year.
When Orcollo won it in 2012 it was, IIRC, $45K. Lee Van Corteza only got paid $40K for winning it in 2013. But you're right, China Open pays out pretty good.
Is this the tournament you're talking about ?
1 - 8 Jun 2014
China Open - Men & Women Divisions
Shanghai China
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Because this one is Snooker:
VVVVVVVVVVVV
WORLD SNOOKER
2014 China Open
The 2014 China Open will run from March 31 to April 6, 2014 in Beijing, China.
1 - 8 Jun 2014
China Open - Men & Women Divisions
Shanghai China
---------------------------
Because this one is Snooker:
VVVVVVVVVVVV
WORLD SNOOKER
2014 China Open
The 2014 China Open will run from March 31 to April 6, 2014 in Beijing, China.
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Yes the June one...pool. Sorry about that. TY for catching that.
SVB
Ozzy
Sossei
The Rocket
Wilke
and possibly - Deuel & Lombardo
From Canada
Klatt
Morra
and possibly - Blais
The China Open ends a week before the 9B WC and imagine this is a warm up for that event.
Ozzy
Sossei
The Rocket
Wilke
and possibly - Deuel & Lombardo
From Canada
Klatt
Morra
and possibly - Blais
The China Open ends a week before the 9B WC and imagine this is a warm up for that event.
Who is Ozzy from the U.S. ???
It must be oscar dominguez, unless CSI right-hand-man Ozzy Reynolds is stepping to the plate.