Sydenstricker Doesn't Back Down, Takes the Chip Lead
Level 35
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Simon Wiciak raised to 800,000 with 10♦6♦ and João Sydenstricker came along in the big blind holding A♦5♠.
Sydenstricker hit top pair on the 4♠A♣9♣ flop and check-called a bet of 900,000 from Wiciak. The turn came the 8♦ and Wiciak bet another 2,700,000.
Sydenstricker again called to the 9♦ river and checked. Wiciak tapped the felt and surrendered the pot as Sydenstricker took the pot and the chip lead early in their heads-up battle.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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36,980,000
5,680,000
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5,680,000 |
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26,600,000
-5,600,000
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-5,600,000 |
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