Philippine Open

[jay helfert]

This might explain why there’s a bumch of no-shows at the Philippine Open. A lot of low key killers are competing in the Qualifiers.


𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐐𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝟏𝟎 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 (𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝟏)

Jerico Bonus
Aivhan Maluto
Assis Tadique
Rocky Tullao
Abdulrauf Domrang
Jeffrey Prieto
Mark Estiola
Raymund Faraon
Christian Gariando
Roberto Brillantes
Blaise Martin
Kyle Amoroto
Jundel Mazon
Mark Anthony Kalagayan
William Jr. Millares
Israel Rota
Leonardo Hipolito
Jesson Marabi
Oliver Jay Villafuerte
Jonas Magpantay

You are beginning to really see the depth of talent in the Philippines. Many good players entered in both events, including those who couldn't come up with their entry fee in Manila. Probably an equal number of very good players who avoid these events in lieu of money games.

 

[Bob Jewett]

This might explain why there’s a bumch of no-shows at the Philippine Open. A lot of low key killers are competing in the Qualifiers.
....

None of those names is on the Open list, unless I missed someone.

 

[Bob Jewett]

Normally Matchroom events do not have a "based on 128 players" sort of clause when the prize fund is announced. If the announced prizes are paid, the no-shows represent an unexpected expense of $10k to $15k.

 

[Kris_b1104]

Man, watching Manas play is a treat. He's smooth as butter. I can't even think of someone to compare his stroke to. Very loose and fluid. It's like he's not even trying lol

 

[jay helfert]

Man, watching Manas play is a treat. He's smooth as butter. I can't even think of someone to compare his stroke to. Very loose and fluid. It's like he's not even trying lol

Po got weak as a kitten under the pressure of TV and Manas.

 

[bpeacock]

Does Denis G always play this slow? I can't watch... Is painful.

 

[jay helfert]

Watching an excellent match between Grabe and Ladao, both players playing well. 7-7 now.

 

[jay helfert]

Does Denis G always play this slow? I can't watch... Is painful.

Great player!

 

[jay helfert]

Ladao wins a very high level match with Grabe 10-8. Dare to say it was a better match that almost anything we saw at the Reyes Cup. Grabe showed his championship pedigree but Ladao never let up, making a picture perfect run out of a tough rack in the final game. Too bad someone had to lose this one in the first round. Never saw Ladao before but believe me he is a world class talent!

Watch this one on Youtube! Good from start to finish.

 

[Bob Jewett]

Here's the players list...

1 David Alcaide -- Spain
...

Players deleted from the list:

< Jayson Allen Mark Malonzo -- Philippines
< Matchroom Wildcard 1 -- Unknown
< Ryzen Baculpo -- Philippines
< Sealtiel Raphael M Molvizar -- Philippines

Players added to the list:

> Albert Espinola -- Philippines
> Esteban Robles -- Costa Rica
> Ivan Sienes Folgar -- Spain
> Jerson Cumayas -- Philippines

 

[java712]

Ladao wins a very high level match with Grabe 10-8. Dare to say it was a better match that almost anything we saw at the Reyes Cup. Grabe showed his championship pedigree but Ladao never let up, making a picture perfect run out of a tough rack in the final game. Too bad someone had to lose this one in the first round. Never saw Ladao before but believe me he is a world class talent!

Watch this one on Youtube! Good from start to finish.

Same guy who defeated Yapp in between RC games. What a monster

 

[iusedtoberich]

Paul John Ortega and Jaybee Sucal are hill hill on table 2. I think they are teens? Jaybee has a new fan in me. FAST, and straight.

 

[nicksaint26]

Looking forward to the FSR/Banares match tomorrow. Banares is one of the best money game players in the Philippines. Would not be surprised if he beats FSR.

 

[iusedtoberich]

Table 2 and 3 on YouTube?

I just checked, and it looks like only one table is on youtube (not sure if its #2, 3, 4, etc).. MR has 2 youtube channels. On other events, they usually show table 2 and 3 on youtube, and keep table 1 for WNTTV (and sky sports, etc).

The two channels are "matchroom pool", and "matchroom multi sport". It's worth subscribing to both and keeping an eye on both during MR major events.

 

[iusedtoberich]

I like the crowd and the chatter in the background. I think it was a good choice to have this in a mall.

 

[skogstokig]

Paul John Ortega and Jaybee Sucal are hill hill on table 2. I think they are teens? Jaybee has a new fan in me. FAST, and straight.

same. heard about him for 2 years but only seen snippets. incredibly talented. brought the house down when he won, and the cheering continued after some kind of interview off screen. this kind of pressure and expectations on a 16 year old must surely be unprecedented.. social media era is a weird time to live in

 

[java712]

Chua low key starting to inch closer to Fedor’s jump cue skill level

 

[skogstokig]

raga vs mocaibat is high octane

 

[skogstokig]

Chua low key starting to inch closer to Fedor’s jump cue skill level

but he lost, first match. just like gomez and corteza. all of them to lesser known filipinos