In the final she defeated two-time world 9-ball champion Shin-mei Liu (Taiwan) 10-4 to grab the $20,000 first prize and become the first world champion in women’s 10-ball. Liu received $9,000 for second place.
Amit defeated Japan’s Akimi Kajitani 9-6 in the semifinals. Liu beat Jasmin Ouschan (Austria) 9-6.
This was Amit’s first world title from her second final. She finished second to Xiaoting Pan in the 2007 World 9-ball Championship. It was also the first win by a woman from the Philippines.
Unfortunately the event was surrounded by some controversy. Read Sarah Rousey’s blog post for more.
The tournament ran from June 2-6, 2009, at the SM Mall North, Manila, Philippines.
See also:
- Women’s World 10 Ball Championship (Official site)
- A Dream Ending for Women’s World 10-Ball Championship (AZ Billiards)
- Amit Wins First World Billiard Title (Inside Pool Magazine)
- Momentary Lapse of Reason (Sarah Rousey)
- Women’s World Ten Ball Open (Flash news) (BilliardPhilippines.com)
- Rubilen Amit Wins Women’s World 10-Ball Championship (What is Love)
- Rubilen Dacua Amit (Somewhat outdated profile at Easy Pool Tutor)
