US Open 08/18-23

Island Drive said:
Why the Pinoys play soooo good, conditions.
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Yes, except they have been extremely successful on every continent for twenty years now. They have done some of their very best work right here in the United States.

The Derby City Classic, contested in Southern Indiana, in January is certainly not humid, but Reyes, Pagulayan, Orcullo, Parica and Bustamante have combined for 14 of the 25 Master of the Table titles ever awarded.

The Pinoys have never needed home court advantage to shine.
 
Another year where Justin Bergman doesn't enter the US Open.

Seems like he's given up completely on 9 ball.

No Raga and Ameer Ali too, disappointing.
 
sjm said:
I'd be very surprised if anybody below Fargo 820 won the US Open 9ball title. Cinderellas are few and far between. Since 2000, I'd call Gabe Owen and Kevin Cheng the only two Cinderella winners.

The globalization of pool over the past decade has greatly changed the landscape of the pro game, and the major 9ball titles are the domain of just a select few.

I predict that the winner will carry a Fargo of 830 or better.
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Hope to see a few of these guys at the upcoming Texas Open in a couple weeks. Always a great tournament.
 
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sjm said:
Shane's in great form, but he's one of many contenders. It's awfully tough to pick winners at the Matchroom majors, but so far this year, Yapp has won two of them, and Filler and Biado have each won one.

Looking forward to seeing who finds their best game in Atlantic City. With the prize fund so high, the US Open will be where the worthy can ensure their spots on Team USA and Team Europe. They can also make their statements for inclusion in the Reyes Cup.

Let the games begin.
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Anyone have any updates on Warren Kiamco? Have not seen him for a while. When is Dennis eligible to come back?
 
sjm said:
Shane's in great form, but he's one of many contenders. It's awfully tough to pick winners at the Matchroom majors, but so far this year, Yapp has won two of them, and Filler and Biado have each won one.

Looking forward to seeing who finds their best game in Atlantic City. With the prize fund so high, the US Open will be where the worthy can ensure their spots on Team USA and Team Europe. They can also make their statements for inclusion in the Reyes Cup.

Let the games begin.
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Lookin' forward to seeing you ''front center''. In the pit.
 
SA96 said:
Another year where Justin Bergman doesn't enter the US Open.

Seems like he's given up completely on 9 ball.

No Raga and Ameer Ali too, disappointing.
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ameer ali (iraq) and mohammed soufi (syria) have difficulties getting visas. it's a pity but that's just how it is. don't know about anton raga, but isn't he always to and fro with these tourneys?
 
sjm said:
A year ago, half the field played on Monday and the other half on Tuesday. Now, everybody will play on Monday. I see this as a very positive change.
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hmm. will there only be 1st round matches tomorrow?

if that's their plan i think i like the other way better, with at least some proper matches (winner round 2) on day 1.
 
sjm said:
I'd be very surprised if anybody below Fargo 820 won the US Open 9ball title. Cinderellas are few and far between. Since 2000, I'd call Gabe Owen and Kevin Cheng the only two Cinderella winners.

The globalization of pool over the past decade has greatly changed the landscape of the pro game, and the major 9ball titles are the domain of just a select few.

I predict that the winner will carry a Fargo of 830 or better.
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That’s why I’m really pulling for Shane. 6 titles will probably stand for a long, long time as the record. The field is just so deep with so many killers it seems impossible for anyone to have a stranglehold on it anymore.

I’ll be there on the final day as somewhat local. Should be a great day regardless.
 
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sjm said:
Probably about the same number of tables as in 2024 --- just a long session on day 1. With a 10:00 round to start the day and a 19:00 round to end it, the day's play will likely last close to twelve hours.
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isn't that just one more hour..? either i'm daft or this equation doesn't make sense.
 
sjm said:
Yes, except they have been extremely successful on every continent for twenty years now. They have done some of their very best work right here in the United States.

The Derby City Classic, contested in Southern Indiana, in January is certainly not humid, but Reyes, Pagulayan, Orcullo, Parica and Bustamante have combined for 14 of the 25 Master of the Table titles ever awarded.

The Pinoys have never needed home court advantage to shine.
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Canada isn't known for its humidity
 
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CanadianGuy said:
I think we're at a point where its Fedor 50/50 against the field,
he's in Tiger Woods territory

I really like the Kaci bros and Yapp to do go deep
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I am a big fan of big kaci but he has been wildly inconsistent since the arm injury. I'd be shocked to see him the final 8, but hope he does well.
 
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