Biado, Regalario meet in semis

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has no shortage of pool champions.

And it could produce another one in the World Pool Championships in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after Filipinos Carlo Biado and Bernie Regalario arranged a semifinal showdown.

Biado, a world 9-ball and 10-ball champion, downed Taiwanese Ko Ping Chung, 11-7, while Regalario, an emerging 20-year-old, shocked heavy favorite Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, 11-4, to forge a semis duel and ensure the country it will have one shot at the 9-ball crown.

World No. 1 Fedor Gorst of the United States turned back Filipino Jefrey Roda, 11-4, while Albanian Kledio Kaci edged Iraqi Ameer Ali, 11-9, to set up the other duel in the semis.

Biado is eyeing his second crown in the meet after winning it eight years ago while Regalario is seeking the biggest victory of his life.