MANILA, Philippines - Former double world champion Ronnie Alcano, Dennis Orcollo and Lee Vann Corteza dominated their respective rivals to kick off the Philippines’ bid in Etisalat World 8-Ball Pool Championship at the Fujairah Tennis Club in Fujairah, UAE last Monday.
Alcano, one of the top players of Bugsy Promotions, routed Radoslaw Babica of Poland, 8-1, to arrange a second round duel with local bet Mohammed Hosani in Group I. Hosani nipped John Mora of Canada, 8-7.
Orcollo, on the other hand, defeated compatriot Oliver Medanilla, 8-2, to set up a clash with Corteza in Group 4.
Corteza trounced Majid Sultan, 8-5.
Raymund Faraon, Joven Alba, Antonio Gabica and Ruben Bautista also hurdled their respective opening round assignments.