Ronnie Alcano tries to end long title drought

June 16, 2008

Former double world champion Ronnie Alcano hopes to finally pocket his first title this year as he competes in the First Senate President Manny Villar Cup Cebu Leg, which fires off on Friday at the Trade Hall of SM City in Cebu .

“It’s been quite long that I haven’t won a championship, and it’s already middle of the year, so I will do my best to finally nail one,” said Alcano, who is one of the seeded players in what would be the biggest pool tournament in the South presented by Villards: Tulong sa Pagsulong ng Philippine Sports in partnership with the Billiards Managers and Players Association of the Philippines (BMPAP).

One of the only four players to hold both the world 8-ball and 9-ball tiaras, Alcano has not won a title since ruling the World 8-Ball Championship in March 2007. He twice fell a win short another crown, first in the All-Japan Open in March, where he lost in the finals to compatriot and fellow Bugsy boy Dennis Orcollo, and second in the World 8-Ball tilt, where he bowed to German Ralf Souquet in the titular match.