IPT (international pool tour) 2006

[Semih_Sayginer]

Ronnie may beat that Boyes guy, but that's it. There's no way Bustamante or Deuel will lose to Ronnie. Bustamante is like, bigger in pool than Hendry was in snooker. And he's not even the best!

if boyes plays half as well as he has been recently, it will be very close....

[Dean]

Ronnie 6-8 Bustamante

[Robert602]

Yep, Ronnie could've had that match (he led a few times) if he'd been a bit more effective on the break. Bustamante was pretty unlucky in that regard too though, I don't think he was at his best.

[Dean]

One thing I did notice is that he was enjoying himself,looked comfortable.I'm guessing that as he is expected to lose,he doesn't feel under pressure.

[Robert602]

Yes, he did seem a bit too carefree on a few shots though don't you think? One occasion early on where he missed a cannon and got down very quickly on a tricky but makeable pot, missed it and I think lost the rack.

Overall though, pretty impressive stuff considering the class of the opponent. I've never seen anyone run out a rack as quickly as Ronnie did, must be a little intimidating for Busty.

[Dean]

Agree 100% Robert,give him 18 months,and I think he could become very dangerous,especially if he's enjoying himself.

[April madness]

One win for Ronnie in this round, but he did incredibly (or unexpectedly) well in this tournament. I just hope he will do even better in snooker

[berolina]

So, is he out then?
BTW I found it funny how he struggled to set up the balls. :-)

[elvaago]

Ronnie's out. I predict Hann will not make it through round 4. There's too many better players in his group.

check www.internationalpooltour.com for all the info.

[berolina]

Thanks, will check it out!
BTW nice picture

[elvaago]

That's Yang Lu Chan, founder of the second oldest, but most practiced style of the martial art taijiquan (or t'ai chi ch'uan.)

[elvaago]

Hann is arguably a better pool player thatn snooker.

He came into snooker's elitle with an already established pool pedegree and is now showingf what he can do when the big money is to be had through winning as opposed to losing.

Hann is also a former world 8-ball champion. So he knows his way around the pool table.

[Semih_Sayginer]

...and a few of those "english 8 ballers" doing well....including Darren Appleton and in particular, Mick Hill

[MattWilson]

Might I just add that Mick Hill is also a very accomplished snooker player and having seen him play in a few amateur events, he took some beating!

MW

[Ron kars]

I was VERY impressed with Ronnie, his playing as well as his mentality, he was really enjoying himself out there and was watching a lot of matches from othe rplayers too. A bit of practice on the break and he could get devastating.

I hope Hann finally gets kicked out now, I just cant stand that guy! Hes the only playe ri really dont like.