HAPPY TO BE ALIVE!

HAPPY TO BE ALIVE!

Story and Photos by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)– Do or die. Win or Walk. Sudden Death. These are the phrases that instill fear in professional pool players and, at the same time, grab the attention of fans who love the unique drama that tends to emanate from the...
THE BIG BOYS BEAR DOWN

THE BIG BOYS BEAR DOWN

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–Over the years pool fans have become accustomed to the opening stages of the World 9-ball championship producing major upsets, with unheralded newcomers shocking world class players and sending them reeling over to the...
STRETCHED TO THE LIMIT

STRETCHED TO THE LIMIT

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–When it comes to big names in the sport of pool, they don’t come much larger than Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante. And that’s why whenever the two Hall of Famers enter any arena around the world, they...
THE WOW FACTOR IN DOHA

THE WOW FACTOR IN DOHA

Story and Photos by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–The World Pool Association 2011 World 9-Ball Championship kicked off at high noon here in Doha, Qatar(GMT +3) in what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting pool tournaments of the year. 128 of the greatest pool...
POOL’S PANTHEON AWAITS

POOL’S PANTHEON AWAITS

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Doha, Qatar)–Day time temperatures reach over 110 degrees Fahrenheit, (44 celcius) here in Doha, Qatar but with a bevy of the world’s best pool players on hand to contest the sport’s most prestigious title, the action...