CHEZKA CENTENO’S reign as world champion ended Saturday night when she fell to South Korean Seoa Seo, 4-1, 4-1, 1-4, 4-1, in the semis of the World Pool-Billiard Association 10-Ball Women’s Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
It was a heartbreaking ending for the 25-year-old Filipino, who was seeking to achieve what no others before her have done — win the annual tournament back to back.
“Finishing in the top four is more than I expected and for that, I am truly grateful,” said Ms. Centeno, who reigned supreme in this same meet last year in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Ms. Seo eventually settled for second after succumbing to eventual champion Kristina Tkach of Russia, 1-4, 4-3, 3-4, 4-3, 4-0. — Joey Villar
