Good evening, KC TAP! Tonight’s update follows a new Mosconi Cup qualifier, the Philippines Open’s last-16 field, and the next medal matches at the European Seniors Championships. There’s also a calendar reminder for Sunday’s local singles play.
Pecelj earns his first Mosconi Cup place
Aleksa Pecelj secured his first Mosconi Cup appearance on October 22, according to the World Nineball Tour. Results elsewhere confirmed his qualification while he was beating Justin Bergman 10–2 at the Philippines Open. Pecelj also advanced to the last 16 in Quezon City and is set to represent Europe alongside Francisco Sánchez Ruiz and Joshua Filler. Official WNT report.
Alcaide, Yapp and Van Boening reach the last 16
Defending champion David Alcaide defeated Skyler Woodward 10–6, while Aloysius Yapp beat Michael Feliciano 10–3. Shane Van Boening won both of his matches 10–4. Friday’s announced pairings include Fedor Gorst against Jayson Shaw and Carlo Biado against Albert Januarta. These are day-three results and upcoming matchups; the October 20–24 tournament remains in progress. Results and full last-16 lineup.
European Seniors sets Friday’s 10-ball semifinals
EPBF’s October 22 report confirms the semifinal fields in Gandia, Spain. Defending 46-plus champion Jorge Tinoco beat Markus Kamuf 7–3 and next faces Sami Karttunen. Miguel Silva meets Anthony Brabin in the other semifinal.
In the ladies’ competition, defending champion Sinem Kokten advanced with a 5–2 win over Mona Lundetræ and will face Tiina Nakari. The other semifinal pairs Silvia Lopez-Fibla with Yvonne Ullmann-Hybler. The 10-ball events are scheduled to conclude Friday, October 23. EPBF report and viewing information.
KC TAP reminder: Sunday Triple Singles
The public KC TAP calendar lists Triple Singles at Side Pockets Lee’s Summit on Sunday, October 25, from 6:00–11:45 p.m. Central, covering 8-ball, 9-ball and 10-ball singles. This is an ongoing league reminder; players should check their scheduled match times. KC TAP event calendar.