Kozoom /korea
SEOUL - The Italian billiard player Marco Zanetti may be 55, but as a sportsman, he is in the summer of his life. A victory in the highest prize money tournament in the world, the LG U+ Cup in Seoul, marked the old maestro's return to the top. To win in South Korea, Zanetti had to beat both Dick Jaspers and Frédéric Caudron. His final match, against the relatively unknown but surprisingly strong Korean Jin-Pyo Hong (40-19 in 16) brought even the partisan home crowd to their feet. Marco was the undisputed star in Seoul. Not often before did he show this much class, confidence and fighting spirit. The packed stands on the closing days did not just admire his billiard skills. The Italian's charisma and temperament were much appreciated by Koreans………. See more in Kozoom.com