Hong Kong pool player Robbie Capito heading into Las Vegas Open on a high after claiming first win in US
- 20-year-old battles back from first round loss to claim Biscuit Show 10-Ball Open
- Capito faces first major test of fledgling professional career at tournament involving 190 players and US$125,000 in prize money
Six weeks into his American adventure, Hong Kong’s Robbie Capito is heading into Wednesday’s big show in Las Vegas in fine form.
The 20-year-old pool player won his first tournament on Sunday in the Biscuit Show 10-Ball Open, his third podium finish in as many weeks.
And much like his previous performances, Captio had to battle all the way from the losers’ half of the draw.
Beaten 7-1 by Carl Biado in the first match of the tournament, the Hongkonger rattled off eight victories in a row to set up a rematch with the reigning US Open champion in the final.
In the best of 21-points final, Capito stormed into a 5-1 lead, but was punished by the former world champion for his lack of focus and fell 10-5 behind.
But Capito fought back again, winning five straight points to level at 10-all and took the deciding game with a beautiful break to claim his first title in the US.
“I am doing well here with three podium finishes, gotta take this to Las Vegas, I feel good but jobs not done. I am here to win the big one,” Capito said.