Billiards legend Efren “Bata” Reyes and Karl Boyes are set to captain Team Asia and Team Europe, respectively, in the highly anticipated Reyes Cup, taking place from October 15-18, 2024, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
The event will feature Asia’s top players competing against Europe’s finest in an exciting new addition to the World 9-Ball Tour, which will be showcased globally.
The Reyes Cup is set to mirror the format of the prestigious Mosconi Cup, bringing together two elite teams over four days of competition.
A total of 21 matches, including singles and doubles, will be played, with each match a race to 5. The first team to reach 11 points will claim victory in what promises to be a fierce contest between two of the world’s strongest teams.
Reyes and Boyes officially met face-to-face during a press conference in Manila on Friday, setting the stage for an epic showdown at the inaugural Reyes Cup.
At the helm of Team Asia is Reyes, widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the sport.
“I’ve been waiting for this for so long. Ever since the founding of the Mosconi Cup, I’ve wanted something for Asia. Europe will have the edge because of their experience in that arena, but Asia has plenty of skill and talent to get the win. I’m also looking forward to a potential exhibition against fellow captain Karl Boyes,” he said in Filipino.
Leading Team Europe is the six-time Mosconi Cup champion Boyes, who brings a wealth of experience to Team Europe.
“My 9-ball career started back in 2007 with Matchroom in the Philippines, so I know just how big the sport and this event are for the country. I’ve been lucky to be here many times in my career, and I cannot wait to lead out Team Europe as captain next month; it is going to be very special,” he said.
Aloysius Yapp, Johan Chua, and Ko Pin Yi are the first to qualify and will lead the charge for Team Asia, while Eklent Kaçi, Mickey Krause, and Joshua Filler form the forefront of Team Europe.
Reyes and Boyes are set to select two wild cards to complete their squads this coming October.
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