Sambajon was now facing needing 5 to Butera's 2.. But the former U.S Open 9-Ball Champion has been in this rodeo before and knows how to keep focus and bear down just waiting for his opening chance. Perfect shape, well played safes and few misses by Sambajon slowly allowed him to edge up on Butera. Soon the match was hill-hill. Butera broke but scratched in the side leaving the final rack wide open. Sambajon meticulously played perfect shape on the entire rack until his shot on the 8-Ball did not come up on the table as high as he played leaving himself a deep back cut to a corner pocket. With the cue ball and 9-ball only about an inch apart as well, this shot is one that tests any player. Taking a close examination, Sambajon also had to impart high inside to avoid a potential scratch at the other end of the table. He made this under pressure tough shot and to a standing ovation by the crown, Sambajon won 15-14.
The above is from the write up of the CSI 9-ball championships, in which Santos and Sal Butera had a fantastic battle in the final, ending in a 15-14 win by Sambajon. As great a player that he is, it is incorrect that Santos is a former US Open 9-ball Champion.
The above is from the write up of the CSI 9-ball championships, in which Santos and Sal Butera had a fantastic battle in the final, ending in a 15-14 win by Sambajon. As great a player that he is, it is incorrect that Santos is a former US Open 9-ball Champion.
