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Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes desires to compete for so long as he can after participating within the WNT Legends exhibition match that introduced him and fellow pool icons Django Bustamante, Earl Strickland, and Ralf Souquet collectively
MANILA, Philippines – Anticipate Efren “Bata” Reyes to play pool till the wheels fall off.
Though already 71 years outdated, the “Magician” desires to compete for so long as he can after participating within the WNT Legends exhibition match that introduced him and fellow pool icons Francisco “Django” Bustamante, Earl Strickland, and Ralf Souquet collectively.
Reyes is the oldest within the bunch, with Souquet being the youngest at 57, adopted by Bustamante, 62, and Strickland, 64.
“Whereas I nonetheless can, I’ll preserve taking part in,” stated Reyes.
Father Time, although, has caught up with Reyes as he fell to Souquet, 11-9, within the battle for third on Friday, January 23.
Reyes fell behind 4-7 however confirmed why he’s considered the best to play the game.
Even when the pictures he usually made throughout his heyday didn’t fall, Reyes rapidly seized two racks, pocketing 1-9 and 2-9 combos to chop his deficit.
He then tied the sport at 9-9 after finishing one other 1-9 combo within the 18th sport as viewers waxed nostalgic about Reyes’ comeback wins previously.
However as magical as he was, Reyes failed to drag degree on the hill after committing a foul on the 5 ball, permitting Souquet to expire the desk for the victory.
“I used to be not getting any luck right here. All of my opponents had been taking part in higher, and the ball saved favoring them,” stated Reyes, who ended the match with a 1-2 file after beating Souquet on Day 1 and dropping to Strickland on Day 2.
Nonetheless, Reyes was the star of the present as legions of followers ran as much as him for an opportunity to get his autograph and take a selfie with him.
“I need to thank my followers for persevering with to assist me. They prayed arduous that I’d win, however there actually is nothing extra I can do,” stated Reyes.
Even Souquet is aware of that he got here out victorious towards the very best.
“No query, Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes, [is] the best of all time,” stated Souquet. “To me, it’s not even a query — by no means was, by no means is, and by no means shall be.” – Rappler.com
