Diamonds Done
After 90 minutes we're done with the first set of the Round of 64 matches. The youth movement was on full display, with Phil Galfond knocking out Joe Hachem, Vanessa Selbst dispatching Eli Elezra, and Peter Eastgate eliminating Chris Ferguson. Only Phil Gordon prevented a "clean sweep" in the battle of youth versus experience by emerging on top against Tom Marchese in a see-saw battle.
Other first-round Diamonds Bracket winners include Bertrand Grospellier, who came from way behind to beat qualifier Justin Young; Jennifer Harman; and Greg Raymer.
Tomorrow's Round of 32 matches in the Diamonds Bracket shape up like this:
Diamonds - Round of 32
Bertrand Grospellier v. Phil Galfond
Vanessa Selbst v. Peter Eastgate
Jennifer Harman v. Erik Seidel
Greg Raymer v. Phil Gordon
The tournament is now on a (minimum) 15-minute break before the Clubs Bracket takes the stage.