US Open 9-ball updates thread..

[PoolBum]

9-2 Shane. Fortunski leads Filler 9-3.

 

[JusticeNJ]

Not sure what happened against Ruiz. But this level of play by Shane will be hard to beat.

 

[spartan]

Similar to the last two Vegas events sort of. A mix of Europeans and Asians, and Shane if he makes it.

It's sort of what the top 20 or 30 of Fargo looks like

Mix has always been like that for past 5 years or so since majors really went global with influx and bigger participation of international players. Difference this year is there are string of surprise winners in international events not top cream of the cream. Winners in past usually from winners side.
So we will see one of following crowned winner this Saturday. Any of them can win it, they have run packs and blown away their opponents so it is just touch and go when they hit form
Aloysius Yapp
Denis Grabe
Max Lechner
Dennis Orcollo
Johann Chua
David Alcaide
Fedor Gorst
Francesco Sanchez Ruiz

 

[BlueRaider]

Not sure what happened against Ruiz. But this level of play by Shane will be hard to beat.

Ruiz just played incredibly well and aggressively. He didn't give Shane much of a chance to get back into rhythm.

 

[BeiberLvr]

Funny how blowouts are still happening even though the dead money is gone.

 

[sunburn]

Crystal Ball Prediction

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My underdog prediction is Mario He. His mental game is ice.

 

[PoolBum]

10-2, Shane on the hill.

 

[one stroke]

Yeah he mentioned the hand switch in the interview - happened a few years ago? That's nuts.

I've followed him since he was a teen when he finished 3rd at the Expo and won a couple big sets down stairs , I'll never forget him and his dad walking to the bathroom he looked at him gave a little smile and popped his gum like no big deal , Mr Smooth is a perfect name for him

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[PoolBum]

Fortunski up 10-3 against Filler.

 

[SBC]

Hey Glen , stop freaking arguing like a woman with PMS.
This is US OPEN UPDATE thread .
Let the people come here and check the updates and not read your stupid incessant arguments about piddly stuff .
For God's sake , GROW UP .

You, me and everybody knows that ain't ever gonna happen.

 

[spartan]

Fortunski on hill 10-3 over Filler
Filler one leg OUT

 

[Cuebuddy]

My underdog prediction is Mario He. His mental game is ice.

So you’re saying He’s the man?

 

[PoolBum]

Fortunski ousts Filler 11-3.

 

[PoolBum]

Shane defeats 2-time World 9-Ball champion Albin Ouschan 11-2.

 

[Cuebuddy]

Fortunski has an interesting style. He shoots most his shots the same speed. Does not try to get perfect shape, if he can see it then he can make it. Fortunskihe has no problem leaving himself long.

 

[JusticeNJ]

Shane defeats 2-time World 9-Ball champion Albin Ouschan 11-2.

That last rack had it all. The bad roll Albin got notwithstanding, a 2-10 deficit against Shane was likely too much anyway.

 

[CaleAYS]

Wonder what kind of odds I could have got betting Filler, Shaw, Chang, Albin and Kaci all wouldn’t make final 16…

 

[jay helfert]

Fortunski has an interesting style. He shoots most his shots the same speed. Does not try to get perfect shape, if he can see it then he can make it. Fortunskihe has no problem leaving himself long.

I don't think he missed one ball in that match, and he is making balls on every break! Filler barely got to the table.

 

[Fatboy]

Fortunski ousts Filler 11-3.

He played so solid. I’m impressed!

 

[Fatboy]

I don't think he missed one ball in that match, and he is making balls on every break! Filler barely got to the table.

You notice his head, it never moves when he shoots the 9. He’s rock solid. He showed zero nerves, I’m impressed.