FORTUNE SMILES ON THE BRAVE

FORTUNE SMILES ON THE BRAVE

Story and Photos by Ted Lerner (Shanghai, China)–Shock upsets and plenty of tense drama filled the Shanghai Pudong Yuanshen Stadium in suburban Shanghai as the men’s field of 32 was reduced to 16 during the first two sessions of play in the 2011 China Open...
CHINA OPEN KNOCKOUT STAGES UNDERWAY

CHINA OPEN KNOCKOUT STAGES UNDERWAY

by Ted Lerner (Shanghai, China)– After two days of non-stop, high quality 9-ball action, the China Open has moved into the business end of things as the single elimination knockout stages have begun inside Shanghai Pudong Yuanshen Stadium in suburban Shanghai....
MANNA FROM HEAVEN

MANNA FROM HEAVEN

Story and Photo by Ted Lerner (Shanghai, China)The thick, hazy skies finally opened up over Shanghai this afternoon, bringing with it torrential downpours and booming sounds of thunder and lightning. Inside the Shanghai Pudong Yuanshen Stadium the unmistakable sounds...
THE 9-BALL BABY SHOW IN SHANGHAI

THE 9-BALL BABY SHOW IN SHANGHAI

Story and Photos by Ted Lerner (Shanghai, China)–Mika Immonen sure is getting a good workout here in Shanghai. Immonen, who two years ago commenced what would become one of the greatest winning streaks in the annals of pool, has advanced out of his group and...