6TH PREDATOR GRAND PRIX FOR THERESE KLOMPENHOUWER IN GANDIA
We closed today the 7th edition of the PREDATOR Grand Prix 3-Cushion Ladies from when it started back in 2023; Therese Klompenhouwer put now her signature on this event for the 6th time.
It was very complicated for her opponents today; first in the semifinal it was Guzin Mujde Karakasli (Turkiye) who tried to oppose a strong resistance but had to settle for a 30-16 in 22 innings. Later in the all-Dutch final Karina Jetten started well but soon she could do nothing to stop her compatriot who scored the 30 points required to win in 20 innings, while Karina stopped at 10. In the second semifinal it was the turn of Danish Charlotte Sorensen to surrender to Jetten by a 30-23 final score.
During the podium ceremony it was announced that this GP will take place in Gandia one more time in May 2027.
Enjoy all match replays on Kozoom Youtube.
Full results are on CEB Website info page.
The CEB 3-Cushion Ladies ranking has been updated.
SEMIFINALISTS DECIDED IN GANDIA PREDATOR GRAND PRIX
An exciting day decided the final four in the Predator Grand Prix in the city of Gandia.
Earlier the qualification groups were concluded and the eight advancing to the knock-out stage were known. Therese Klompenhouwer (NL), Karina Jetten (NL), Charlotte Sorensen (DK), Monique Van Exter (NL), Guzin Mujde Karakasli (TR) and Jaimie Buelens (BE) won their respective groups. Estela Cardoso (ES) and Irena Michalkova (CZ), qualified as best runners up. At the end of the day the quarters final shortened the list to only four surviving. The pressure did not allow great averages but the tension was high when two quarters final matches were decided in a neck-to-neck competition.
Finally the Netherlands, Denmark and Turkiye, leader nations in Women billiards, had their representatives in the semifinals.
The semifinals will be played on Sunday at 10:00 and 12:00.
At 10:00 T. Klompenhouwer vs G. Karakasli
At 12:00 C. Sorensen vs K. Jetten.
The final will follow at 4PM.
Detailed results are available on the CEB info page.
Watch the replays and the live streaming of the semifinals on Kozoom Youtube.
FIRST DAY OF THE PREDATOR GP IS OVER IN GANDIA
The first day of the Predator Grand Prix is over in the Gandia Palace Hotel.
Two third of the qualification matches have been decided; tomorrow morning all the players will have their last try to improve or confirm their standing before the quarters final scheduled at 5PM.
Therese Klompenhouwer (NL) is undoubtedly the best so far, leading her group and the overall standings. Behind her, leading their respective groups with two wins but lower averages, are Karina Jetten (NL), Guzin Mujde Karakasli (TR), Charlotte Sorensen (DK), and Monique Van Exter (NL). Arzu Gok (TR) also leads her group, but with just one win; in her group, all four athletes have won one match each. Currently, the two best runners-up are Gulsen Degener (TR) and Irena Michalkova (CZ), but a lot could change tomorrow morning since last match is a decider one.
Both the best overall average and the best match so far are by Klompenhouwer: 1.219 - 1.562
The best run was achieved by Van Exter: 8 points
For detailed results, see the WEB info page.
Don't miss the live broadcasts tomorrow on the Kozoom YouTube channel.
GANDIA HOSTS THE PREDATOR GRAND PRIX FOR THE THIRD TIME
Preparation of the venue at the Gandia Palace Hotel is in full swing for the Predator Grand Prix, which will take place from Friday, May 8th to Sunday, May 10th. This is the seventh Grand Prix for top 3-cushion female athletes organized in collaboration with the renowned brand, and the city of Gandia is hosting it for the third time. The event is organized by the Federación de Billar de la Comunidad Valenciana and the Gandia Billiard Club, under the auspices of the Royal Spanish Billiards Federation and the CEB.
This tournament counts towards the CEB women's 3-cushion ranking, and the points earned will replace those from Gandia 2024, won by Therese Klompenhouwer. Another Predator Grand Prix is scheduled for late August 2026 in Herstal, Belgium, and the ranking updated after this event will award two wild cards to the top two athletes, allowing them to participate in the 2027 European Individual Three-Cushion Championship.
24 athletes representing 9 countries are expected in Gandia, many of them with a notable palmares in individual and teams championships; among them the current and multiple European and World champion Thérèse Klompenhouwer (Netherlands) and the former European and World champion and currently CEB vice champion Charlotte Sørensen (Denmark), just to name a few. Estela Cardoso and Ana Juarez will uphold Spanish colors.
The format includes qualification rounds with six groups of four; the six group winners and the two best runners-up will qualify for the knockout stage.
The qualifying groups will take place on Friday and early Saturday, with the quarterfinals taking place at the end of Saturday. On Sunday, the two semifinals are scheduled, followed by the final at 4:00 PM.
The entire event will be streamed free of charge on Kozoom website and on the Kozoom YouTube channel.
Results and full details are available on the CEB info page, follow also CEB Facebook page.
Federación de Billar de la Comunidad Valenciana Facebook page.
The event is played on Simonis cloths and with Aramith billiard balls.
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