Marlon Manalo still undefeated at Pacquiao Int'l 9-Ball Open

Marlon "Marvelous" Manalo continued his winning streak at the Manny Pacquiao International 9-Ball Open Friday, beating Karl Boyles of the United Kingdom, 9-1, at the P2-million tournament being held at the Hobbies Mall Billiards Hall in Pasay City. Boyles won only one rack, because Manalo missed on his preparation for the 6-ball on the seventh frame. "I felt good with my shots," Manalo said in a statement issued after the match. "Kahit sino siguro ang kalaban ko mahihirapang manalo kapag ganun ang itinitira ko." Manalo will represent the Philippines in the Kabayan World 9-Ball Challenge: Philippines vs. Rest of the World, schduled for Novemberr 12 and 13 in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. Manalo's next opponent will be former world champion Mika Immonen of Finland, a 9-6 winner over Jomar De Ocampo. Also hogging the limelight was Fil-Japanese teenage sensation Mike Takayama, who upset reigning world champion Ronnie Alcano, 9-7. The double eliminations so far have seven undefeated players: • Dennis Orcollo, who beat Roel Esquillo, 9-5 • Marcus Chamat, who beat Romeo Silvano, 9-3 • Richard Cuna, who beat Gandy Valle, 9-6 • Jomel Sultan, who beat Jong-Jong Pangan, 9-5 • Russian Petiza, who beat Rodrigo Geronimo, 9-7 • Jeffrey de Luna, who beat Joven Bustamante, 9-6 • Michael Felicisnao, who beat Jay-Jay Millares, 9-6 In the losers' basket, Efren "Bata" Reyes stayed in contention through a 9-2 win over Gil Nakamura, 9-2. - GMANews.TV