Choi Hye-mi Claims Victory in the 6th LPBA Tour Finals
By Reporter Hong Ji-min
The highly anticipated 6th LPBA Tour came to an exhilarating close as Choi Hye-mi emerged triumphant against teammate Kim Ye-eun in the finals, securing a stunning 4-2 victory. This marks a historic moment for Choi Hye-mi, as she clinched her first LPBA championship, catapulting her to the ranks of the elite in the professional billiards circuit.
Choi Hye-mi, also known as the ‘Billiards Queen’, came into the tournament with determination and skill, ultimately defeating Kim Ye-eun with a set score of 4-2 (4-11 11-4 11-5 11-5 6-11 11-8). This victory earned her 30 million won in prize money and 20,000 ranking points, propelling her from 40th place to an impressive 5th place in the prize financial standings.
During the tense early stages of the finals, both players displayed remarkable prowess. In a thrilling display of skill, Choi Hye-mi fought back from a 1-2 deficit, ultimately clinching victory in the deciding sets with unwavering determination and strategic play. Her tenacity and skill on the billiards table solidified her position as a formidable force in the world of professional billiards.
Choi Hye-mi’s journey to victory is a testament to her dedication and passion for the sport. From humble beginnings as a part-time worker at a billiards hall, to triumphing as a professional billiards champion, her unwavering commitment to excellence has made her a role model for aspiring players in the industry.
At the victory press conference, Choi Hye-mi expressed her gratitude and joy, stating, “I don’t feel like I’ve won yet, but I think the joy will come tomorrow.” These heartfelt words reflect the depth of emotion and dedication that drives her success in the world of billiards.
As the dust settles on the 6th LPBA Tour, the spotlight now turns to the upcoming men’s PBA round of 128, promising more exhilarating moments and fierce competition in the world of professional billiards.
With history made and new challenges on the horizon, the world of billiards continues to captivate audiences with the skill, determination, and unwavering spirit of champions like Choi Hye-mi.
Defeated teammate Kim Ye-eun 4-2 in the finals of the 6th LPBA tour
▲ Choi Hye-mi, who reached the top of the LPBA Tour for the first time in her life. Provided by PBA Choi Hye-mi (Welcome Savings Bank), who first picked up the cue at the age of 20 while working part-time in a billiards hall, enjoyed the thrill of becoming a professional billiards champion for the first time in nine years.
Choi Hye-mi beat teammate Kim Ye-eun with a set score of 4-2 (4-11 11-4 11-5 11-5 6-11 11- 8) and won.
Choi Hye-mi, named ‘Billiards Queen’, the 14th overall LPBA player and the 12th Korean player, won 30 million won in prize money and 20,000 ranking points, jumping from 40th place in the prize financial to 5th place (32.72 million won). ).
Kim Ye-eun, who won the youngest SK Rent-a-Car Championship title at the 2020-21 season opener at 21 years and 7 months, failed to win for the third time in her career.
▲ Hyemi Choi, who won her first LPBA championship. Provided by PBA The early stages of the finals were tense. In the first set, Kim Ye-eun scored 11 points in 11 innings, including two bank shots in the 7th and 8th innings, and in the second set, Choi Hye-mi immediately countered by scoring 11 points in 15 innings with a high 4 runs in the 7th inning.
The 3rd and 4th sets were the deciding factor. Choi Hye-mi was down 1-2 right before the fifth inning attack of the third set, but she won 2 points in the 5th inning and 3 points in the 6th inning, turning the score around to 6-2 and reaching the winning run in 11 innings. In the 4th set, Kim Ye-eun widened the gap by finishing the set in the 13th inning, accumulating 1 or 2 points each while failing to score from the 3rd to the 9th inning. Choi Hye-mi, who had won, dropped 5 sets, but trailed 7-8 in the last 6 sets through the 7th inning, but won 4 points, including one bank shot, and won the trophy championship.
Choi Hye-mi set a new record by becoming the first professional billiards player to win. Choi Hye-mi, who was active as a judo player during her school days, first came across billiards through a part-time job at a billiards hall when she was 20 years old. Afterwards, Choi Hye-mi, who fell in love with the charm of billiards, worked as a club member rather than an elite amateur player, and emerged as a professional player in 2019, overcoming fierce competition in Her Open LPBA held for the club’s players. .
▲ Choi Hye-mi shed tears of joy. Provided by PBA Choi Hye-mi said at the victory press conference, “I started working part-time at a billiards hall after a friend recommended it to me while looking for a job. “I was watching the customers play and it looked like a lot of fun,” he said. “I don’t feel like I’ve won yet, but I think the joy will come tomorrow,” he said.
The ‘Well Bang Top Ranking’ (a prize of 2 million won) was awarded to the player who recorded the highest average in one game of the tournament was Yong Hyeon-ji (High1 Resort), who won 25-6 in 13 innings against Park Seon-kyung in round 64 of the tournament and recording an average of 1.923 won the award.
Meanwhile, the men’s PBA round of 128 starts on the 9th.
Reporter Hong Ji-min
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