Alcaide Navigates Hill-Hill Drama to Keep Title Alive at Roobet Philippines Open

BilliardsBy CuePoint Team··1 min read·Source: SPM Billiards Magazine
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Alcaide Navigates Hill-Hill Drama to Keep Title Alive at Roobet Philippines Open

Defending champion David Alcaide narrowly avoided elimination in a tense hill-hill match on Day Two of the 2026 Roobet Philippines Open Pool Championship. His performance ensured his title defense remains on track despite a dramatic and closely contested encounter.

The day saw several notable upsets, including Duong Quoc Hoang's unexpected loss, marking the tournament's biggest shock so far. Additionally, Justin Bergman made headlines with a stunning victory over last year’s runner-up, Arseni Sevastyanov.

Team Rest of the World continued their strong form from the Reyes Cup, showcasing their dominance in the singles competition with decisive wins. These performances have further intensified the competition as the tournament moves forward.

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