I had to come check on here just to see what happened lol. Was looking forward to Efren vs Carlo
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Almost looks like this whole shebang is setup to be a coming out party for Manas
Broadcasters reported two days ago Efren was ill and would not be playing. He was wearing a mask at the Reyes Cup. Who knows. Maybe he had a bad bout with covid in the past and is being very cautious.
Gorst played maybe the worst match I've ever seen in his loss to Busty, but Busty broke very well and played generally well. Some odd misses, but he still has a powerful break!
it's not easy to outfox biado but that safety exchange in the penultimate rack was awesome
he plays his part well by breaking and running out
Manas usually looks nonchalant just a couple of months ago. Now he’s taking his safety play a little bit seriously. He still looks like he doesn’t care, but his shots says otherwise.
Could be an all-Pinoy QF!
bustie pushed vergara too, 7-7 at one point, maybe 8-8, i don't remember. vergara is a very strong player
I have to think playing on the Reyes did Manas a world of good. Safeties have been a weak spot, but he came thru with some big ones vs. Carlo.
Not anything like the Final 16 I was expecting. Shaw, Alcaide and Pijus - three of the four Euros left - have a good shot at winning this.
Busty had Vergara on the ropes, but Harry came thru with some good safeties and big shots in the final few racks to win 10-8.
Not anything like the Final 16 I was expecting. Shaw, Alcaide and Pijus - three of the four Euros left - have a good shot at winning this.
Busty had Vergara on the ropes, but Harry came thru with some good safeties and big shots in the final few racks to win 10-8.
We've seen his stroke off the rail before, but it's just fabulous (disregard the results of this particular shot):
✂️ Django rail bridge
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Right! Who’s traveling to play in a single elimination tournament held in a mall
pijus is the type of guy that will embrace the circumstances of this event, so i wouldn't be surprised if he went to another final. same goes for david, but in current form i like pijus over him.
roda is looking strong on the other side
roda is looking strong on the other side
Roda in top form can beat anyone. I think he is the third best player overall in the Philippines.
The end of the Gorst-Busty match was incredible. Loudest I've ever heard a pool crowd.
Where were all these people for the Reyes? Seems WNT should sell tickets for lush VP seats at the Reyes and let everyone else in for for free. Get a great crowd and see if you can make some money on concessions.
The end of the Gorst-Busty match was incredible. Loudest I've ever heard a pool crowd.
Where were all these people for the Reyes? Seems WNT should sell tickets for lush VP seats at the Reyes and let everyone else in for for free. Get a great crowd and see if you can make some money on concessions.
I would be shocked, shocked if this event doesn't return. It's been electric. The crowds at times seem to have swelled up to 500. Or even more.
Does the format need a change? Dunno. Maybe it's a good format for this event in that particular mall. Doesn't seem like it could hold a full 256-player open with double elimination.
If the format stays pretty much the same, the only think I would change is make the first round races to 11.
Does the format need a change? Dunno. Maybe it's a good format for this event in that particular mall. Doesn't seem like it could hold a full 256-player open with double elimination.
If the format stays pretty much the same, the only think I would change is make the first round races to 11.
Woke up at last. Looks like I missed a whole lot of matches. Nice to see that Manas beat Carlo, who was playing his first match after an almost unprecedented two consecutive byes. Well done! Those two went from being scotch doubles partners a few days ago to adversaries.
Three Reyes Cup Team ROW members failed to reach the last sixteen in Gorst, FSR, and Neuhausen, but Shaw has advanced to Friday's play. The one non-Asian winner of a Matchroom major in 2025 that was in this field, Pijus Labutis, is still in.
Nice to see Michael Baoanan, Bernie Regalario, Jeff Roda and Harry Vergara continuing to show the solid form for which they are gradually becoming known.
Still a few Cinderella stories waiting to happen. Congrats to the sixteen survivors and wishing them all the best of luck on Friday.
Three Reyes Cup Team ROW members failed to reach the last sixteen in Gorst, FSR, and Neuhausen, but Shaw has advanced to Friday's play. The one non-Asian winner of a Matchroom major in 2025 that was in this field, Pijus Labutis, is still in.
Nice to see Michael Baoanan, Bernie Regalario, Jeff Roda and Harry Vergara continuing to show the solid form for which they are gradually becoming known.
Still a few Cinderella stories waiting to happen. Congrats to the sixteen survivors and wishing them all the best of luck on Friday.