I know that this is a "Winning is everything," World, but I am so pleased for the world to see how a gentleman and a true professional handles himself after a heartbreaking loss. Souquet isn't crying about the tables playing too fast, the pockets being too loose, the referees making a bad call, or any other of the hundreds of other excuses our typical Generation X cry babies have learned to use. Instead, Souquet complimented his opponent on his exceptional play and thanked the Filipino host country for their kind fans and their love of pool.
Ralf Souquet, you are one of the top pool players in the World, one of the most consistent winners every year, and you are a class act (win or lose). I have no doubt that that World Championship will be yours again (if you want it). But for now, please accept my thanks for showing the world the character and the mutual respect that it takes to be a winner in pool, and in life.
Ralf Souquet, you are one of the top pool players in the World, one of the most consistent winners every year, and you are a class act (win or lose). I have no doubt that that World Championship will be yours again (if you want it). But for now, please accept my thanks for showing the world the character and the mutual respect that it takes to be a winner in pool, and in life.