Tian Takes a Big Hit
When we got to the table, Haiyan Tian was heads up in a big pot, with the board reading 
. Tian's opponent bet 3,000, and Tian quickly moved all in. Her opponent called even quicker, and the two players flipped up their cards.
Tian: 
Opponent: 
Tian had top pair, but she was well behind her opponent, who had flopped two pair. Tian would need a jack or a queen to win, but he river brought the 
. Tian shipped almost 10,000 over to her opponent, leaving her with 9,850.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,500
-10,900
|
-10,900 |