Fritz Finds Himself Outkicked
Level 23
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Nikita Kuznetsov was first to act and raised to 450,000. Manuel Fritz defended his big blind and check-called when Kuznetsov continued for 300,000 on the J♦5♠2♥ flop.
The turn fell the 10♥. Kuznetsov sized up to 1,400,000. Fritz did not call this time; instead, he check-raised all in to 5,400,000. Kuznetsov called, putting Fritz at risk of elimination.
Manuel Fritz: J♣6♣
Nikita Kuznetsov: K♥J♠
Both players had top pair, but Kuzentsov's higher kicker remained the deciding factor on the 8♦ river, knocking Fritz out.