Bata’ begins US Open 10-Ball title bid

Former world champion Efren “Bata” Reyes started his bid on a bright note in the 2011 US Open 10-Ball Championship being held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino – Pro Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.


Reyes, the 1999 World 9-Ball Pool titlist in Cardiff, Wales, overwhelmed Dennis Hatch, 9-4, in the second round of the tournament sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association. He secured an opening round bye.

The newly crowned 2011 US Open One Pocket champion Reyes will be up against Sal Butera in the next round. Butera outclassed John Schmidt, 9-1, in their separate second round match.

2004 World 9-Ball champion Alex Pagulayan posted two straight victories to join Reyes in the limelight.Read More...

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