Efren “Bata” Reyes and his partner Rubilen “Bingkay” Amit of Team Philippines Group A bagged the 1st World Mixed Doubles Classic title after dominating the Team Korea in an exciting finals match at the Nuvo City Lifestyle Center in Libis, Quezon City Thursday night.

As a devoted disciple, the last thing Rubilen Amit would do is to give Efren “Bata” Reyes enough reason to doubt her. Again, Amit didn’t disappoint Thursday night, backing up Reyes with superb pocketing and positioning as Team Philippines mowed down Charlie Williams and Eun Ji Park of Korea, 9-7, to rule the 2009 World Mixed Doubles Classic.

They pocketed the $6,000 top prize in the event presented by Nuvo Land Philippines, Inc. and Dragon Promotions and supported by Puyat Sports, ABS-CBN Sports, ESPN-Star Sports and the Philippine Star. The Korean duo settled for second place and a $3,000 check.

“We just tried not to get pressured. I guess getting the advice of Tata Efren (Reyes) and following them on those important shots proved beneficial,” said Amit, the reigning World 10-ball women’s champion who looks up to Reyes as a mentor and father.

“We won because we worked as a team and I am blessed with a gifted partner,” said ‚ÄúThe Magician‚Äù, referring to his partner. Amit meanwhile acknowledged Reyes’ guidance whenever she missed shots.
“It’s great to be paired with him and he reviews what went wrong with my missed shots,” said Amit, who will be joining the RP Team on SEA games on December 6-19.

Lee Vann Corteza and Filipino-foreign player Shanelle Loraine of Team Philippines B subdued Team Europe’s Mika Immonen and Borana Andoni, 7-3, to bag third-place honors and the $1,500 prize. Immonen and Andoni pocketed $1,000 for landing fourth.

Japan’s Hayato Hijikata and Kaori Ebe secured fifth place after downing Shane Van Boening and Amy Chen of the United States, 5-3, in the tournament supported by Dragon Promotions, Puyat Sports, ABS-CBN Sports and ESPN-Star Sports.

Source: inquirer.net

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