U.S. Open Finals Predictions: SVB vs. Dennis Orcollo

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SVB is looking for an unprecedented 3rd straight U.S. Open title.

Dennis has looked unbeatable so far today with dominating wins over Mile Dechaine, 11-2, and Nick the Greek, 11-3.

I believe the finals format is a race to 13, win by 2, capped at 15 (so 14-14 is hill-hill). Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about that.

So, who will win and what will be the final score?
 
PoolBum said:
SVB is looking for an unprecedented 3rd straight U.S. Open title.

Dennis has looked unbeatable so far today with dominating wins over Mile Dechaine, 11-2, and Nick the Greek, 11-3.

I believe the finals format is a race to 13, win by 2, capped at 15 (so 14-14 is hill-hill). Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about that.

So, who will win and what will be the final score?
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One thing for sure, I don't think either one of them will roll over the other one. This will be a bloody battle to the finish.

That said, I am ashamed to be an American pool ethusiast after reading that there are, once again, payout problems at the 39th U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship.

American pool is the laughing stock of the world. After Bonus Ball and IPT and now this. :sorry:

To tell you the truth, I don't even feel like watching the finals of the Open now. I am very ashamed of this sham of a tournament. :(
 
Entering today, I reckoned that Shane's threepeat was all but assured.

.... but it would seem Dennis has caught a stroke today in the dismantling of Mike and Nick.

I see a good one coming here, and I'll pick Shane by 13-11.

Good luck to these worthy finalists.
 
:smile: I give the edge to SVB but if there is one player capable of upsetting him, it is Dennis. He just demolished 3 great players (Kiamco, Dechaine and Nick) with scores of 11-4, 11-2 and 11-3 repectively without much trouble. I believe it will be an epic finals and we are in for a treat.

Last night, I thought SVB will be the heavy favorite, but seeing Dennis' performance this afternoon against Nick, I think it will be much closer than expected. He looked like a man on a mission.
 
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JAM said:
One thing for sure, I don't think either one of them will roll over the other one. This will be a bloody battle to the finish.

That said, I am ashamed to be an American pool ethusiast after reading that there are, once again, payout problems at the 39th U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship.

American pool is the laughing stock of the world. After Bonus Ball and IPT and now this. :sorry:

To tell you the truth, I don't even feel like watching the finals of the Open now. I am very ashamed of this sham of a tournament. :(
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Since this is a sanctioned event by the WPA, they should either pull their sanctioning for future events or give out a fine.
 
Has Dennis beat Shane in a tournament or TAR match in the last two years? I'm pretty sure Shane has a great record against Dennis.

Shane won against Dennis in US Open finals in 2012.

This will be the same, Shane has history to make here......
SVB 13 Orcollo 9
 
Cardigan Kid said:
Has Dennis beat Shane in a tournament or TAR match in the last two years? I'm pretty sure Shane has a great record against Dennis.

Shane won against Dennis in US Open finals in 2012.

This will be the same, Shane has history to make here......
SVB 13 Orcollo 9
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Seem to recall Dennis beating Shane in the Derby City 10-ball in 2012 and also in the final of the Derby City 9-ball in 2011.

Shane's definitely had the better of the rivalry since.
 
umm....

Cardigan Kid said:
Has Dennis beat Shane in a tournament or TAR match in the last two years? I'm pretty sure Shane has a great record against Dennis.

Shane won against Dennis in US Open finals in 2012.

This will be the same, Shane has history to make here......
SVB 13 Orcollo 9
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'Shane just put him on the loser's side last night with an 11-5 win.

Jaden
 
shane's safety play has been asian-esque

a couple of those spots he put dennis in last night were masterclass safety, that was the last piece missing in his game and he has that now
 
Cardigan Kid said:
Has Dennis beat Shane in a tournament or TAR match in the last two years? I'm pretty sure Shane has a great record against Dennis.

Shane won against Dennis in US Open finals in 2012.

This will be the same, Shane has history to make here......
SVB 13 Orcollo 9
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May have been more than 2 years ago- but Dennis beat Shane in a TAR match (combination event of 1 pocket, 8 ball, 10 ball) and has beat him at Hard Times before I think more than once
 
The only player who can really play Shane is Dennis.

The only player who can really play Dennis is Shane.

The results? A great-ass finals for us to watch!!!
 
TATE said:
The only player who can really play Shane is Dennis.

The only player who can really play Dennis is Shane.

The results? A great-ass finals for us to watch!!!
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Don't forget Ko Pin Yi, who has gotten the better of Shane in 2014.

Of course, though, you're right --- what a final!
 
BRussell said:
I like Dennis coming in from the loser's bracket.

Dennis 13-8 over SVB.
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Dennis has certainly looked like he is on a mission today. I'm sure he would love to be the one that stops SVB from three-peating.

Here's hoping it's a great finals!
 
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