DOUBLE TROUBLE IN DOHA

DOUBLE TROUBLE IN DOHA

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–Antonio Gabica has often been viewed by pool fans as an extremely talented player who tends to wilt when it comes to big time pressure situations. But to the man known as “Ga Ga” to his fellow Filipinos,...
THAT WINNING FILIPINO SMILE!

THAT WINNING FILIPINO SMILE!

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–The Philippines made history tonight on the fourth day of the 2011 World 9-ball Championship in Doha, Qatar as the group stages came to a close after four days of exciting pool action. When Lee Van Corteza pulled away...
AMERICAS LAST BEST HOPE

AMERICAS LAST BEST HOPE

Story and Photos by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)– Shane Van Boening will be the first to admit that he hasn’t performed up to his self imposed high expectations when he plays overseas. The American star, who continually travels the globe to play tournaments,...
LOSERS FEEL THE SQUEEZE

LOSERS FEEL THE SQUEEZE

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–There was plenty of heartbreak and lots of relief as well inside the spectacularly appointed Al Sadd Sports Club in Doha, Qatar Sunday as Day 2 of the 2011World 9-ball championship has now been completed. 32 players...
GREAT ESCAPES INTO THE SWEET 16

GREAT ESCAPES INTO THE SWEET 16

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)– Defending champion Francisco Bustamante of the Philippines barely hung on in his round of 32 match against relative unknown Indonesian player Setiawan Riyan, escaping with an 11-10 victory to move into the round of 16...