Walter Vaz of Bombay Gymkhana rallied from the loss of the first frame to put it across Santosh Chorge (WSC) by a 3-1 margin in a second round match of the Islam Gymkhana organized 10th Pro Snooker Classic Tournament – 2019 for markers and played at the Islam Gymkhana billiards room. Vaz started hesitantly but managed to recover as he potted steadily to clinch a 33-43, 32-14, 39-20 and 45-35 victory and progress to the third round.
Meanwhile, Vijay Malha (Club Aquaria) and Jatin Waghela (JVPG) scored easy wins to also advance to the third round. Malha (Club Naresh Shengale (Matunga Gym) 3-0 (38-39, 37-23, 42-14) and Waghela (JVPG) blanked Nitesh Ruke (NSCI) 3-0 (52-06, 37-23, 42-14).
Results – Second round: Upendra Ruke (Wodehouse Gym) beat Prem More (Bombay Gym) 3-0 (44-22, 55-24, 32-24);
Vijay Malha (Club Aquaria) beat Naresh Shengale (Matunga Gym) 3-0 (38-39, 37-23, 42-14);
Jatin Waghela (JVPG) beat Nitesh Ruke (NSCI) 3-0 (52-06, 37-23, 42-14);
Walter Vaz (Bombay Gym) beat Santosh Chorge (WSC) 3-1 (33-43, 32-14, 39-20, 45-35).