The 17-year-old 8-ball and 9-ball World Champion is listed in the brackets for the Japanese qualifier this weekend. I hope he makes it through to Reno. Adding the reigning world champion to the mix would arguably make the World Open the toughest field ever.
Chia-Ching Wu Playing IPT Qualifier in Japan
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There are three taiwanese players in this qualifying tournment:
Wu Chia-Ching:
8:10 Keisuke Hanawa
10:1 Takashi Masubuchi (55 minute)
Hsia Hui-Kai (the reigning Asian Game 8-ball single champion - defeated Efren Reyes and his compatriot Huang):
10:6 Tomoki Mekari
Chung Chien Te:
10-6 Kunihiko Takahashi
Chart
Wu Chia-Ching:
8:10 Keisuke Hanawa
10:1 Takashi Masubuchi (55 minute)
Hsia Hui-Kai (the reigning Asian Game 8-ball single champion - defeated Efren Reyes and his compatriot Huang):
10:6 Tomoki Mekari
Chung Chien Te:
10-6 Kunihiko Takahashi
Chart
I would'nt necessarly say that. The big tournament in Japen a few years back that Efren won. Loads of champions over 700 players.
Perk said:
I was making that statement about the depth of the field itself, comparing it especially to last year's World Championship. The lack of the Taiwanese contingent is a huge hole in the roster. This looks like it may change and the Taiwanese may be in Vegas in force in December, depending upon the qualification structure to get into the Tour Card qualification tournament.
I agree with you 100% that the format of the tournament makes this the toughest tournament to win.
I had the pleasure of watching young Chia-Ching demolish my favorite player Ronnie O'Sullivan. The reason it was a pleasure was because Wu absolutely deserved this victory. He only missed his first shot, after that it was all runouts or tough safeties, Ronnie didn't have a chance if his life depended on it. He has a killer if I've ever seen one, averidged something like 2.5 balls in that match. That was impressive to say the least. I didn't see his final match in the 8-ball world championship, race to 13 I believe, but he didn't miss a single shot in that one, ran everything out, broke dry three times won 13-3. Four innings...I mean.
He must really be kicking himself for not signing on for the IPT straight away, since he's obviously having trouble qualifying which says alot for the quality still available at the qualification tournaments (that's alot of q's). Once he does get in, with his break, he will be one hell of a competitor. I wish him well.
gr. Dave
He must really be kicking himself for not signing on for the IPT straight away, since he's obviously having trouble qualifying which says alot for the quality still available at the qualification tournaments (that's alot of q's). Once he does get in, with his break, he will be one hell of a competitor. I wish him well.
gr. Dave
Wish there was some more online coverage for this one.
I am not familiar with Rudy Molta from Philippines. Does anyone have any info on this player?
Of course, Young Wu won the hearts of many when he captured the almighty WPC win. He's a real trooper!
Good luck to all.
JAM
I am not familiar with Rudy Molta from Philippines. Does anyone have any info on this player?
Of course, Young Wu won the hearts of many when he captured the almighty WPC win. He's a real trooper!
Good luck to all.
JAM
The IPT field is still a long way from the greatest field ever but I suspect it will be pretty close in December. Quite a few more big names have qualified for the world open like Wu, Hsiam, Drago, Engert etc that could win a card from this event alone.
Will update the qualifiers list after all the qualifiers have finished, should make interesting reading.
Will update the qualifiers list after all the qualifiers have finished, should make interesting reading.
