Showing posts with label World Cup. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Caudron gets win No. 9 in 2010 Porto World Cup

Frédéric Caudron from Belgium won the 2010 World Cup event in Porto, Portugal.

Caudron defeated Martin Horn (Germany) 3-0 in the final. The match was a lot closer than the score suggests though, as the game scores were 15-14, 15-14 and 15-9.

He received €5,500 for the victory and Horn got €3,500 for second place.

Jeremy Bury from France and Dick Jaspers from Netherlands lost out in the semifinals. Defending champion Eddy Merckx from Belgium went out in the last 16.

This was Caudron's first win of the season and ninth World Cup title in total.

Merckx had the highest general average among the 137 competitors with 1.744. Tayfun Tasdemir (Turkey) had the highest single match average in the final stage with 2.380. Along with Alfonso Legazpi (Span) and Jae Guen Kim (South Korea) he also had the highest run of 13.

Caudron improves to second in the 2010 World Cup Ranking with his win. Horn advances to fourth. Jaspers stays on top. Kyung-Roul Kim (South Korea) drops from second to third.

The win moves Caudron from third to first in the World Players Ranking. Horn improves one place to sixth. Jaspers drops to second and Merckx is down to third.

The event took place 12-18 July 2010 at Centro de Congresses Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal. It was the third of four events on the 2010 World Cup. The next event is in Hurghada, Egypt, 5-11 December 2010.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Jaspers takes top honors in 2010 Suwon World Cup

Dick Jaspers from Netherlands won the 2010 World Cup event in Suwon, South Korea.

Dick Jaspers sneaked past Filipos Kasidokostas (Greece) 3-2 in the final. The frame scores were 1-15, 15-11, 14-15, 15-10 and 15-9.

He received €5,500 for the victory and Kasidokostas got €3,500 for second place.

Jeremy Bury from France and Tayfun Tasdemir (Turkey) lost out in the semifinals. Defending champion Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) lost 3-1 to Tasdemir in the quarterfinals.

This was Jaspers' 18th World Cup title and first since Spain 2008. He also won in Suwon in 2008.

The former world champion has had a terrific start to the year, having also won the recent AGIPI Billiard Masters.

Jaspers had the highest general average among the 56 competitors with 2.153. Caudron had the highest single match average in the final stage with 2.700. Korean Bong-so Kim's 15 was the highest run in the event.

The Dutchman moves into top spot in the 2010 World Cup Ranking with his win. Kasidokostas advances from fourth to third. Kyung-Roul Kim (South Korea) drops from first to second.

The win also moved Jaspers from fourth to second in the World Players Ranking. Kasidokostas improved from ninth to sixth. Caudron stays on top with Eddy Merckx (Belgium) dropping one place to third.

The event took place 6-11 April 2010 at the Manseok Park Badminton Gymnasium, Suwon, South Korea. It was the second of at least four events on the 2010 World Cup. The next event is in Matosinhos, Portugal, 12-18 July 2010.

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Kyung-Roul Kim lifts first World Cup trophy in Turkey

Kyung-Roul Kim (South Korea) won the World Cup event in Antalya, Turkey.

Kim edged multiple-winner Dutchman Dick Jaspers 3-2. The frame scores were 13-15, 15-7, 15-11, 2-15 and 15-8.

Defending champion Martin Horn from Germany and Filipos Kasidokostas (Greece) lost out in the semifinals.

This was the 29-year-old Korean's first World Cup title. His previous best was second in the 2008 Suwon World Cup. In that final he lost 3-2 to Jaspers.

He received €5,500 for the victory and Jaspers got €3,500 for second place.

Marco Zanetti (Italy) had the highest general average among the 56 competitors with 1.846. Daniel Sanchez (Spain) had the highest single match average in the final stage with 2.464. Japanese Kouji Funaki's 13 was the highest run in the event.

With this being the first World Cup event of the season the Korean naturally leads the 2010 World Cup Ranking.

The win also moved Kim from sixth to fifth in the World Players Ranking. Jaspers improved from fourth to third. Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) stays on top with Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) in second place.

The event took place 15-21 February 2010 at the Belconti Resort Hotel, Antalya, Turkey. It was the first of at least four events in the 2010 World Cup. The next events is in Suwon, South Korea, 6-11 April 2010.

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Jozef Philipoom wins first career title in 2009 Hurghada World Cup

Jozef Philipoom (Belgium) won the World Cup event in Hurghada, Egypt.

In a roller-coaster final Philipoom defeated Swedish legend Torbjörn Blomdahl 3-1. The frame scores were 3-15, 15-14, 10-15, 15-11 and 15-0.

Turkey's Tayfun Tasdemir and virtually unknown Ruben Legazpi from Spain lost out in the semifinals.

This was the 45-year-old Belgian's first World Cup title. His previous best was second in Sluiskil earlier this season.

He received €5,500 for the victory and Blomdahl got €3,500 for second place.

Defending champion Daniel Sanchez from Spain lost 2-1 to Legazpi in the quarterfinals.

Sanchez had the highest general average among the 56 competitors with 1.873. His 2.523 was the highest single match average in the final stage. The Spaniard also tied Kyung-Roul Kim (South Korea) and Marco Zanetti (Italy) for highest run with a maximum 15.

Frédéric Caudron's fifth place finish secured his victory in the 2009 World Cup Ranking. Blomdahl and Philipoom moved into a tie for second place, from fourth and seventh place respectively. Last year's winner Dick Jaspers (Netherlands) finished in seventh position.

The win moved Philipoom from 12th to eighth in the World Players Ranking. Blomdahl improved from fourth to second. Caudron is the new leader with former No.1 Jaspers in third.

The event took place 6-12 December 2009 at the Sunrise Garden Beach Resort, Hurghada, Egypt. It was the final of five events in the 2009 World Cup. The next season opens in Antalya, Turkey, 15-21 February 2010.

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Caudron hoists second World Cup trophy of 2009 season in Suwon

Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) won the World Cup event in Suwon, South Korea.

In a roller-coaster final Caudron edged Italy's 2008 world champion Marco Zanetti 3-2. The frame scores were 7-15, 15-7, 5-15, 15-1 and 15-11.

Home hope Kyung-Roul Kim and Swedish legend Torbjörn Blomdahl lost out in the semifinals.

This was the Belgian's second win of this season and eighth World Cup title in total. He received €5,500 for the victory and Zanetti got €3,500 for second place.

Defending champion Dick Jaspers from Belgium and recent world champion Filipos Kasidokostas (Greece) both went out in the last 16.

Jaspers had the highest general average among the 56 competitors with 2.153. Zanetti's 3.214 was the highest single match average. The Italian also tied Kasidokostas for highest run with 13.

Caudron extends his lead in the World Cup Ranking. Zanetti improves from 11th to fifth. Eddy Merckx (Belgium) swaps places with Martin Horn (Germany) to lie in second.

The win also moves him from third to second in the World Players Ranking, just one point behind the leader Jaspers. Zanetti's runner-up finish takes him from eighth to seventh. Daniel Sanchez (Spain) drops from second to third.

The event took place 17-22 November 2009 at the Manseok Park Badminton Gymnasium, Suwon, South Korea. It was the fourth of five events in the 2009 World Cup. The last event is in Hurghada, Egypt, 6-12 December 2009.

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Merckx finally finds success in 2009 Porto World Cup

Eddy Merckx from Belgium could lift his first World Cup trophy after capturing the World Cup event in Porto, Portugal.

In the final Merckx edged Nikos Polychronopoulos (Greece) 3-2. The frame scores were 15-6, 2-15, 15-6, 9-15 and 15-2.

Surprise men Jae Ho Cho (South Korea) and Jeremy Bury (France) lost out in the semifinals.

Merckx received €5,500 for the win and Polychronopoulos got €3,500 for second place.

Jung Han Heo from South Korea had the highest general average among the 55 competitors with 2.014. He also had the highest single match average of 2.812. Merckx had a perfect 15 for highest run of the tournament.

This was a tournament of upsets, with many of the top players being ousted in the early rounds. Among those failing to reach the last 16 were defending champion Dick Jaspers (Netherlands), Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden), Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) and Daniel Sanchez (Spain).

Although this was the first World Cup win for Merckx he has previously won the 2007 European Championship and the 2008 World Championship.

Merckx moves from 11th to third in the World Cup Ranking. Polychronopoulos improves 11 places to seventh. Caudron and Martin Horn (Germany) hang on to the top two positions.

The Belgian jumps to sixth in the World Players Ranking. Jaspers, Sanchez and Caudron are the top three.

The event took place 29 June - 5 July 2009 at the Centro de Congressis Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal. It was the third of five events in the 2009 World Cup. The next event is in Suwon, Korea, 16-21 November 2009.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Martin Horn lifts first career World Cup trophy in Turkey

Martin Horn from Netherlands earned his first World Cup win by capturing the World Cup event in Antalya, Turkey.

In the final Horn defeated fellow Dutchman, and last season's Tour champion, Dick Jaspers 3-1. The frame scores were 15-13, 7-15, 15-11 and 15-14. Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) and Frédéric Caudron from Belgium lost out in the semifinals.

Horn received € 5.500 for his first victory and Jaspers got € 3.500 for second place.

Caudron had the highest general average among the 54 competitors with 1.713. Savas Bulut (Turkey) had the highest single match average of 2.307. Frenchman Jeremy Bury' perfect 15 was the highest run of the tournament.

Horn moves from 17th to second in the World Cup Ranking. Jaspers improves seven places to fifth. Caudron stays on top and Jozef Philipoom (Belgium) drops from second to third.

The winner jumps to sixth in the World Players Ranking. Jaspers, Blomdahl and Caudron remains the top three.

The event took place 4-10 May 2009 at the Otium Hotels Sun Zeynep, Antalya, Turkey. It was the second of four events in the 2009 World Cup. The next event is in Suwon, Korea, 16-21 November.

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Caudron takes World Cup season opener in Sluiskil

Frédéric Caudron from Belgium successfully defended the World Cup event in Sluiskil, Netherlands.

In the final Caudron defeated fellow Belgian Jozef Philipoom 3-0. The frame scores were 15-4, 15-13 and 15-11. Tying for third were Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) and Tayfun Tasdemir from Turkey.

This was the Belgian's second consecutive win in Sluiskil and seventh World Cup win. He earned € 5.500 for the victory. Philipoom got € 3.500 for second place.

Last season's Tour champion Dick Jaspers (Netherlands) had the highest general average among the 150 competitors with 1.934. Kouji Funaki (Japan) had the highest single match average of 3.000. Nikos Polychronopoulos (Greece) had the highest run with 13.

Jaspers went out 3-1 to tournament surprise package Philipoom in the last 16. It was a high-class match with Philipoom averaging 2.400 and Jaspers 2.315.

With this being the season opener Caudron tops the World Cup Ranking. He's followed by Philipoom, Tasdemir and Blomdahl.

Caudron drops from third to fourth in the World Players Ranking. Philipoom leaps fom 40th to 16th. Jaspers holds on to the lead and Daniel Sánchez (Spain) stays in second.

The event took place 19-25 January 2009 at the Congrescentrum 't Meulengat, Sluiskil, Netherlands. It was the first of four events in the 2009 World Cup. The next event is in Antalya, Turkey, 5-10 May.

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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Dick Jaspers wins World Cup in Spain to earn season honours

Dick Jaspers from Netherlands secured the World Cup title for 2008 by capturing the World Cup event in Spain.

Jaspers soundly defeated Sweden's Torbjörn Blomdahl 3-1 in the final, with an impressive average of 2.809. The frame scores were 15-6, 14-15, 15-4 and 15-7.

Tying for third were Martin Horn (Germany) and former world champion Daniel Sánchez from Spain.

Ramon Rodriguez from Peru had the highest general average of 1.851. Sánchez had the highest single match average of 3.000. Current world champion Marco Zanetti (Italy) scored the highest run with a perfect 15.

This was the Dutchman's fourth win of the season. He also captured the titles in Portugal, Mexico and South Korea.

The win secured Jaspers' victory in the 2008 World Cup Ranking. Sánchez and Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) stayed in second and third place respectively. Last year's winner Blomdahl, got fourth this time around.

Jaspers also sits atop the World Players Ranking. There are no changes in the next three places, with Sánchez, Caudron and Blomdahl occupying the same spots as in the World Cup rankings.

The event took place 15-21 December 2008 at the Hotel Hacienda La Boticara, Alcala de Guadaira, Spain. It was the sixth and final event of the 2008 World Cup. The 2009 World Cup kicks off in Sluiskil, Netherlands 19 January.

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Sánchez powers to World Cup win in Egypt

Two-time world champion Daniel Sánchez from Spain won the World Cup event in Egypt for his first title of the season.

Sánchez hammered Belgian Eddy Merckx 3-0. The frame scores were 15-1, 15-5 and 15-12. Tying for third were Peter de Bakker (Belgium) and Jean Paul de Bruijn from Netherlands.

Recent world champion Marco Zanetti (Italy) had the highest general average of 1.797 and the highest single match average of 2.600. Andreas Efler (Austia) had the highest run with a perfect 15.

Defending champion Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) lost 3-2 to Jozef Philipoom (Belgium) in the last 16. Tour leader Dick Jaspers from Netherlands also went out in this round, 3-1 to Zanetti.

This was the Spaniard's second win in Egypt. He also captured the title in 2006.

The win takes Sánchez to second place in the World Cup Ranking. Jaspers stays on top and Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) drops one place to third.

Sánchez moves from fourth to second in the World Players Ranking. Merckx improves fom 13th to 10th. Jaspers holds on to the lead and Caudron sits in third place. Blomdahl falls from second to fourth, but is only 18 points behind Sánches.

The event took place 16-22 November 2008 at the Sunrise Garden Beach Resort, Hurghada, Egypt. It was the fifth of six events in the 2008 World Cup. The last event is in Alcala de Guadaira, Spain, 15-21 December.

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Sunday, October 05, 2008

Jaspers continues three cushion domination with South Korea World Cup win

Dick Jaspers from Netherlands won his third consecutive title by capturing the World Cup event in South Korea.

Jaspers edged home favourite Kyung-Roul Kim 3-2. The frame scores were 15-6, 15-6, 13-15, 13-15 and 15-6. Tying for third were Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) and Frédéric Caudron from Belgium.

Youn-Soo Lim (South Korea) had the highest general average of 1.896 while Mun-Gap Choi (South Korea) had the highest single match average of 2.727. Dinh Tien Dang had the highest run with 14.

Defending champion Daniel Sánches (Spain) lost 3-1 to Kim in the quarter-finals.

This was Jaspers' 17th World Cup win and third in a row.

The win strengthens Jaspers first place position in the World Cup Ranking. Kim advances from third to second. Caudron stays in second place.

Jaspers also stays on top of the World Players Ranking. Caudron stays in second place and Blomdahl (Sweden) follows closely in third.

The event took place 29 September - 4 October 2008 in the Suwon Youth Culture Center, Suwon, South Korea. It was the fourth of six events in the 2008 World Cup. Next event is in Hurghada, Egypt, 16-22 November.

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Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Second win in a row for Jaspers in Mexico World Cup

Dick Jaspers from Netherlands took his second consecutive three cushion title by capturing the World Cup event in Mexico.

The final was a repeat of the recent Portugal event with Jaspers again downing Daniel Sanchez (Spain) in four sets (3-1). This time the frame scores were 7-15, 15-4, 15-8 and 15-14. Tying for third were Marco Zanetti (Italy) and defending champion Frédéric Caudron from Belgium.

Martin Horn (Germany) had the highest general average of 2.000 while Zanetti had the highest single match average of 3.000. The two players also tied for highest run with 14.

This was Jaspers' 16th World Cup win and second in a row.

The win takes Jaspers from second to first in the World Cup Ranking. Sanchez advanced from fifth to third. Caudron drops to second place.

Jaspers also moves to the top of the World Players Ranking. Sanchez stays in second place and Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) drops from first to third.

The event took place 25-31 August 2008, in the Centro de Convenciones, Irapuato, Mexico. It was the third of six events in the 2008 World Cup. Next event is in South Korea, 29 September - 4 October.

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Monday, July 14, 2008

Jaspers wins Porto World Cup

Dick Jaspers from Netherlands won the three cushion World Cup event in Porto, Portugal.

In the final he defeated Daniel Sanchez (Spain) 3-1 (10-15, 15-1, 15-14, 15-5).Tying for third were defending champion Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) and Kyung-Roul Kim from South Korea. That's a repeat of their positions in the previous World Cup event, in Sluiskil.

Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) had the highest general average of 2.109 while Sanchez had the highest single match average of 2.647. Eddy Leppens (Belgium) had the highest run of the event with 13.

This was Jaspers' 15th World Cup win but his first since the 2006 Sluiskil World Cup.

The win takes Jaspers from 17th to second in the World Cup Ranking. Sanchez advanced from ninth to fifth. Caudron stays on top and Blomdahl and Kim are still sharing third place.

There are no changes in the top five in the World Players Ranking. Blomdahl is on top, followed by Caudron, Jaspers, Sanchez and Roland Forthomme (Belgium).

The event took place 30 June - 6 July 2008, in the Centro de Congressos Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal. It was the second of six events in the 2008 World Cup. Next event is in Irapuato, Mexico, 25-31 August.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Frédéric Caudron wins World Cup in Sluiskil

Belgium's Frèdèric Caudron won the three cushion World Cup event in Sluiskil, Netherlands.

In the final he outgunned Nikos Polychronopoulos (Greece) 3-0 (15-5, 15-3, 15-9).

Tying for third were defending champion Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) and Kyung-Roul Kim from South Korea. They both lost 3-2 in their semi-final matches.

Caudron dominated this tournament stats wise. He had the highest general average of 1.963 and the highest single match average of 3.105. Belgian Barry Van Beers' 15 was the highest run of the event.

Clearly Caudron has kept his form during the off-season. Last year Caudron won two World Cup events plus the Sang Lee International.

The win puts Caudron atop the initital World Cup Ranking, followed by Polychronopoulos, Blomdahl and Kim.

Caudron also takes the lead in the World Players Ranking. Runner-up Polychronopoulos stays in ninth. Blomdahl drops from first to second and Sánchez stays in second.

The event took place 21-27 January 2008, in the Congrescentrum 't Meulengat, Sluiskil, Netherlands. It was the first of five events in the 2008 World Cup. Next event is in Porto, Portugal, 30 June - 6 July.

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Sunday, December 16, 2007

Daniel Sánches claims World Cup win in South Korea

Daniel Sánchez from Spain won the three cushion World Cup event in Seoul, South Korea.

In the last match he trounced surprise finalist Chi Tranh Tran (Vietnam) 3-0 (15-14, 15-9, 15-4).

Ramon Rodriguez from Peru and Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) shared third spot.

The home nation's Jae Dong Choi had the highest average in the tournament with 2.357. Caudron's impressive 3.266 was the highest single match average. Martin Horn from Germany had the highest run of 13.

This was Sánchez' first World Cup win of the season. Last year he won twice.

The win moves Sánchez to fourth place in the final World Cup Ranking. Tran enters the list at 20th. The top three hold onto their places, with Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) on top, Caudron in second and Dick Jaspers (Netherlands) in third.

Sánchez advances to third place in the World Players Ranking. Tran is at 39th. Blomdahl is still the leader and Caudron stays in second.

The event took place 10-15 December 2007, in the Ajou University Gymnasium, Seoul, Soth Korea. It was the seventh and final event of the 2007 World Cup. Next year's first event is in Sluiskil, Netherlands, 21-27 January.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Caudron on top in Mexico World Cup

Belgium's Frédéric Caudron won the three cushion World Cup event in Mexico City, Mexico.

In the final he defeated Dick Jaspers (Netherlands) 3-2 (0-15, 15-11, 6-15, 15-12, 15-7).

Roland Forthomme from Belgium and Kyong-Roui (South Korea) shared third spot.

Jaspers' 1.955 was the highest average in the tournament. Caudron had the highest single match average, with 2.680. Jean Paul de Brujin from Netherlands had the highest run of 15.

This was Caudron's second World Cup win of the season. He also came out on top in the Corfu event. In addition he won the prestigious Sang Lee International.

The win strengthens Caudron's hold on second place in the World Cup Ranking. Torbjörn Blomdahl (Sweden) is still the leader and Jaspers stays in third.

Caudron also stays in second in the World Players Ranking. Blomdahl sits atop this list as well, while Jaspers moves up to third.

The event took place August 15-21 October 2007, at the Gimnasio Juan de la Barrera, Mexico City, Mexico. It was the sixth event of seven in the 2007 World Cup. The next and final leg is in Seoul, South Korea, December 8-15.

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Monday, September 03, 2007

Blomdahl takes yet another title in Egypt

Three cushion World Cup event in Hurghada, EgyptSweden's Torbjörn Blomdahl won the three cushion World Cup event in Hurghada, Egypt.

In the final he defeated surprise finalist Martin Horn (Germany) 3-1 (0-15, 15-6, 15-10, 15-13).

Dick Jaspers from Netherlands and Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) shared third spot.

Blomdahl is dominating the World Cup at the moment. He has won four out of five events this season and five of the last six overall.

Jaspers' 2.259 was the highest average in the tournament. He also had the highest single match average (3.214!). Caudron had the highest run of 15.

The win further strengthens Blomdahl's lead in the World Cup Ranking. Caudron stays in second. Jaspers stays in third.

Blomdahl also sits atop the World Players Ranking. Caudron rises to second while Daniel Sanchez (Spain) drops to third.

The event took place August 28 - September 1 2007, at the Sunrise Garden Beach Resort, Hurghada, Egypt. It was the fifth event of seven in the 2007 World Cup. The next leg is in Mexico City, Mexico, October 15-21.

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Saturday, July 07, 2007

Third win of the season for Blomdahl in Porto


Legendary Swede Torbjörn Blomdahl won the three cushion World Cup event in Porto, Portugal.

In the final he overwhelmed Roland Forthomme (Belgium) 3-0 (15-5, 15-1, 15-3).

Filipos Kasidokostas from Greece and Frédéric Caudron (Belgium) shared third spot.

Blomdahl has now won three out of four events this season and four of the last five overall.

The Swede also had the highest average in the tournament, with 2.153, and the highest run of 13. He also shared the highest single match average (2.647), with Kyung-Roul Kim (South Korea).

The win strengthens Blomdahl's position atop the World Cup Ranking. Caudron stays in second. Forthomme moves to No.3, tied with Daniel Sanchez (Spain) and Dick Jaspers (Netherlands).

Blomdahl also is the new leader in the World Players Ranking. Sanchez drops to second, with Caudron in third.

The event took place June 25 - July 1 2007, at the Centro de Congressos Matosinos, Porto, Portugal. It was the fourth event of seven in the 2007 World Cup. The next leg is in Hurghada, Egypt, August 27 - September 1.

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Saturday, June 23, 2007

Frédéric Caudron takes top honours in Corfu World Cup event

Belgium's Belgian Frédéric Caudron won the three cushion World Cup event in Corfu, Greece.

In the final he defeated Sayginer Semih (Turkey) 3-1.

Torbjörn Blomdahl from Sweden and Daniel Sanchez (Spain) shared third spot.

Blomdahl had won the last three World Cup events. It was Caudron who managed to stop the streak by beating the Swede 3-1 in the semi-finals

Jean Van Erp (Netherlands) had the highest average in the tournament, with 1.812. Blomdahl had the highest run of 15. Roland Forthomme (Belgium) had the highest single match average, with 2.368.

The win takes Caudron to No.2 in the World Cup Ranking. Blomdahl holds on to the top spot. Sanchez sits in third place.

Sanchez is the new leader in the World Players Ranking. Blomdahl drops to second, with Dick Jaspers (Netherlands) in third.

The event took place June 11-17 2007, at the Marbella Hotel & Bungalows, Corfu, Greece. It was the third leg of the World Cup. The next event is in Porto, Portugal, June 25 - July 1.

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Monday, April 09, 2007

Blomdahl wins Manisa World Cup event for third title in a row

Sweden's Torbjörn Blomdahl from Sweden captured his third title in a row by winning the three cushion World Cup event in Manisa, Turkey.

In the final he defeated Spain's Daniel Sanchez, 3-2. The deciding set was won 15-11 by the Swede.

Dick Jaspers from Netherlands and Turkey's Semih Sayginer shared third spot.

Jaspers had the highest average in the tournament, with 1.966. He also had the highest run of 15. Blomdahl had the highest single match average, with 2.812. He managed this impressive number in his quarter-final clash with Jean Paul de Bruijn.

The win means Blomdahl stays atop the World Cup Ranking.

It will also take him to No.1 in the World Players Ranking.

The event took place April 2-8 2007, at the Manisa Anemon Hotel, Manisa, Turkey. This was the second leg of the World Cup. The next event is in Corfu, Greece, June 12-17.

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