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IMMONEN WINS THE DERBY
by Mike Mazek Jan 13, 2002, 11:05 AM EST

Mika Immonen overcame several mistakes to come away with the Derby City Classic 9-Ball Division on Saturday night. The Finnish reigning 9-ball world champion edged out Buddy Hall, 7-6, in the final to claim $9,000.

"To win the first tournament of the year feels great," said Immonen, who at one point in the final led 5-0. "Normally a 5-0 lead is tough to overcome. But Buddy had a great comeback. I feel lucky that he missed."

Jose Parica won Master of the Table honors, finishing tied for seventh place in both the 9-ball and bank-pool fields, and coming in second in the one-pocket tournament behind Cliff Joyner. Larry Price captured the 9-ball bank championship.

- IMMONEN WINS THE DERBY *
Jan 13, 2002, 11:05 AM

- IMMONEN VS. HALL IN DERBY CITY FINAL
Jan 12, 2002, 9:30 PM

- IMMONEN OVER HALL; SIX PLAYERS REMAIN
Jan 12, 2002, 4:32 PM

- U.S. OPEN CHAMP DEUEL ELIMINATED
Jan 12, 2002, 3:00 PM

- 17 PLAYERS LEFT ON FINAL DAY
Jan 12, 2002, 12:40 PM

- MORRIS, PRICE MOVE ON; ONE FEMALE REMAINS
Jan 11, 2002, 4:39 PM

- JOYNER CLAIMS ONE-POCKET CROWN
Jan 11, 2002, 10:54 AM

- PARICA SETS THE PACE
Jan 10, 2002, 3:15 PM

- 2002 Derby City Classic
Jan 8, 2002, 11:37 AM

Match Results-To-Date

Order of Finish