Derkowski Scores a Huge Double Through Mao
Level 25
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Renji Mao made it 200,000 on the button and Grzegorz Derkowski three-bet the small blind to 680,000. Mao continued with a call.
Derkowski committed his stack of 1,225,000 on the 2♥10♥6♦ flop and Mao called to try and get the tournament heads-up.
Grzegorz Derkowski: A♥K♥Q♦8♣ 
Renji Mao: J♦10♠9♥8♦
Mao had top pair against the flush draw and overcards of Derkowski, with two cards to come. Derkowski improved to a higher pair on the K♠ turn, then hit the nuts when the 4♥ river completed his flush.
After winning the pot, Derkowski held the chip lead for the first time at the final table
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,970,000
1,900,000
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1,900,000 |
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3,450,000
530,000
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530,000 |
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2,580,000
1,370,000
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1,370,000 |
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