Robert Smith, Shayna Ng claim the titles in 37th Hong Kong International Open

    07/17/11

    Hong Kong

    2011HKGOpenRobertSmith.jpgTop seeded Robert Smith, United States, and Shayna Ng (l.) of Singapore made quick work of their opponents to win the men's and women's Open Masters titles in the 37th Hong Kong International Open Sunday at Hong Kong Bowling City in Hong Kong, China.

    Smith (pictured left), a seven-time PBA champion and the 200 U.S. Open winner, who lives in Hong Kong, topped No. 3 seed Shaker Al-Hassan, 216-208, to wrap up the men's title. The top seed must be defeated twice to win the title. Smith pocketed 55,000 Hong Kong Dollars, approx. 7,055 U.S. Dollars, for the win.

    Al-Hassan rolled a 220 game in the semifinal to easily advance to the title match as No. 2 Annop Arromasranon, Thailand and No. 4 Sayed Al Hashemi managed only 150s.

    Al Hashemi edged Hong Kong national team members Eric Tseng and Michael Tsang in the opening match, 223-222-200.

    2011HKGOpenShaynaNg.jpgOn the women's side top seeded Shayna Ng (pictured right) watched Hong Kong's Zoe Tam putting up two big games to advance to the title match. In the opening match, Tam, seeded fifth fired a 245 game to eliminate compatriot Joey Yip (178) and No. 6 Jazreel Tan (217), Singapore.

    Tam carried the momentum into the semifinal and ousted another two Singaporeans, No. 2 Cherie Tan and No. 3 Geraldine Ng, 222-196-180. Tam ran out of gas in the title match. and Ng flew past her opponent to wrap up the title, 227-158. Ng earned HK$26,000 (USD3,355).

    The top 16 Asian men and the top 16 Asian women in the 37th Hong Kong International Open Open Masters competition qualified for the Asian Bowling Federation Hong Kong leg on Monday, July 18th.

    Photos and results courtesy of Asian Bowling Federation.


    36th Hong Kong International Open - Men's Stepladder Finals


    Hong Kong Bowling City in Hong Kong, China (July 11-17, 2011)

    2011HKGOpenMenTop6.jpgChampionship Round:
    1. Robert Smith, United States, 216 (1 game), HK$55,000
    2. Shaker Al Hassan, UAE, 428 (2 games), HK$22,000
    3. Annop Arromasranon, Thailand, 156 (1 game), HK$14,000
    4. Sayed Al Hashemi, UAE, 381 (2 games), HK$7,000
    5. Eric Tseng, Hong Kong, 222 (1 game), HK$5,000
    6. Michael Tsang, Hong Kong, 200 (1 game), HK$4,000

    Playoff Results:
    First Match: #4 Al Hashemi (223) def. #5 Tseng (222) and #6 Tsang (200)
    Second Match: #3 Al Hassan (220) def. #2 Annop (156) and Al Hashemi (158)
    Championship: #1 Smith def. Al Hassan, 216-208.

     


    36th Hong Kong International Open - Women's Stepladder Finals


    Hong Kong Bowling City in Hong Kong, China (July 11-17, 2011)

    2011HKGOpenWomenTop6.jpgChampionship Round:
    1. Shayna Ng, Singapore, 227 (1 game), HK$26,000
    2. Zoe Tam Shun Yee, 625 (3 games), Hong Kong, HK$14,000
    3. Cherie Tan, Singapore, 196 (1 game), HK$7,000
    4. Geraldine Ng, Singapore, 180 (1 game), HK$3,500
    5. Joey Yip, Hong Kong, 178 (1 game), HK$2,500
    6. Jazreel Tan, Singapore, 217 (1 game), HK$1,800

    Playoff Results:
    First Match: #5 Tam (245) def. #4 Yip (178) and #6 Tan (217)
    Second Match: Tam (222) def. #2 Tan (196) and #3 G. Ng (180)
    Championship: #1 S. Ng def. Tam, 227-158.

     


    Men's Open Masters Finals - Final Round 2


    The top 6 advanced to the stepladder finals.

     

     

    Women's Open Masters Finals - Final Round 2


    The top 6 advanced to the stepladder finals.

     

     

    Men's Open Masters Finals - Final Round 1


    The top 18 advanced to the next round.

     

     

    Women's Open Masters Finals - Final Round 1


    The top 15 advanced to the next round.

     

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