Singaporean makes semifinals
7th September, Monterry: Jazreel Tan surprised a field of world-class bowlers as she stromed into the semifinals of the World Women's Championship Masters finals to meet '300' girl, Kim Yeau Jin of Korea whilst defending champion, Diandra Asbaty will face teammate, Tennelle Milligan in the other all-American semi. Jazreel Tan, who made the Masters finals after finishing seventh in the All Events standings, took the first game in the best of 5 Masters elimination first round, 212-192 starting on short oil condition. The Singaporean won the second match by a single pin, 218-217 and could have sealed the match but lost the third game to Esther Cheah of Malaysia, 203-220.
The Malaysia came back strongly to win the fourth game, 213-175 forcing Jazreel to go all the way to the decider. With sheer determination clearly displayed by the Singaporean, Jazreel went on to clinch the game, 226-214 and the match, 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals.
Faced with Sweden's Helen Johnsson, Jazreel again put in a scintillating performance to win comfortably, 206-158 in the first game of the quarterfinals. Despite a slight setback in the second game loosing 192-313, Jazreel went on to win game 3 (214-188) and 4 (181-174) to emerged victorious.
Faced with Sweden's Helen Johnsson, Jazreel again put in a scintillating performance to win comfortably, 206-158 in the first game of the quarterfinals. Despite a slight setback in the second game loosing 192-313, Jazreel went on to win game 3 (214-188) and 4 (181-174) to emerged victorious.
Jazreel, the two times national champion will face a stiffer challenge when she is match against '300' girl Kim Yeau Jin of Korea in the first semifinal match tomorrow (September 9). Winning the semifinals will ensure Singapore a medal in the championship.
Meanwhile, defending champion, Diandra Asbaty will face teammate, Tennelle Milligan in an all-American semifinals. Diandra knocked out All Events champion, Choi Jin A, 3-1 in the first quarterfinals. The American reached the quarterfinals ousting Australian, Ann-Maree Putney, 3-1 in Round 1.
Second-seed, Tennelle Milligan had an easier journey to the semi after she ended the hopes of host, Mexico by beating Adriana Perez, 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Milligan had earlier beaten Sweden's Malin Glendert, 3-0 in Round 1.
Kim Yeau Jin of Korea ousted Singles gold medalist, Shannon O'Keefe of USA, 3-2 in the quarterfinals to reach the semi. The Korean also knocked out another American, Lynda Barnes, 3-1 in Round 1.
If USA wins the Masters gold medal, they would emerge as overall champion as they trailed Korea in the overall medal tally with 1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze. Korea has 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze.
Detailed scores: Masters Quarterfinals | Masters Round
Photos courtesy of MTBC.