I am an avid fan of Efren 'Bata' Reyes. He is the magician, the legend, the master and I can say, one of the world's favorite billiard players. Unfortunately, he was ousted on the very next day of the tournament. 9-ball...can we say he just got unlucky that day since the game requires a lot of luck to win starting with the way the balls are spread out after the break. What's truly vexatious about his lost was the thought the he was sent home so early because of virtual unknowns. If you've seen his games in the said tournament, with so many uncharacteristic missed shots, you wouldn't ever believe it was him playing until you see his toothless grin. Is it because of his age? his pulse? his sight? hmmm, he seemed so different. In fairness to him, I know that if there's one person who looks most downcasted because of his performance it would be Efren himself. I feel so down because it might be the start of his downfall. No matter how hard it is to accept, we have to. He's not getting any youger, but...but...but...he's only 50 years old. 10 more years before the retirement year. As an avid fan, no matter what this may lead to, I still look up at him as the best billiard player. No one could ever beat his humility, his funny grin, the way he shakes his head after a miss, and the thaumaturgic shots only Efren 'bata' is known for. Anyway, its just a tournament, will still look forward to next year WPC and I would still bet all my trust to this legendary player. No other player could sign my cuesticks other than him.... Now, that's the true definition of an avid fan.,,