Sorrentino Wins Classic Race to Eliminate Liu
Level 22
: Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Jun Liu opened to 10,000 from early position and was called by Dong Chen from directly behind. It was then folded to Raffaele Sorrentino, who announced a raise to 45,000. Liu responded by shoving for his last 100,000 total and Chen got out of the way.
Jun Liu: A♦K♥
Raffaele Sorrentino: Q♠Q♣
The 4♣5♥8♠2♣6♦ runout held up for Sorrentino's ladies and Liu offered a, "Nice hand," as he exited the tournament area.