Filipino challengers delivered several of the biggest results on 2026 Philippines Open Day 1, as Rodrigo Geronimo, Meynard Tipawan, Edwin Dela Cruz Gamas and Rommel Janael Santos knocked out established names at Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, on October 20.
Forty first-round matches were completed on the opening day. Defending champion David Alcaide advanced with a 10–1 victory, while Carlo Biado, Robbie Capito and Duong Quoc Hoang each recorded 10–0 wins.
Filipino Challengers Deliver Opening-Day Upsets
Geronimo produced one of the day’s most striking scorelines, defeating Francisco Bustamante 10–0. The result ended the Filipino legend’s campaign at the first hurdle, just days after he captained Team Asia at the Reyes Cup.
Gamas also claimed a notable victory, beating Alex Pagulayan 10–6, while Calil Ramber edged Lee Vann Corteza 10–9. With the tournament played under single elimination, each defeat meant an immediate exit.
Tipawan Eliminates Neuhausen
Meynard Tipawan added another significant result for the Filipino challengers by defeating Moritz Neuhausen 10–6. The Bago City player arrived with recent local titles at the MassKara Billiard 10-Ball Handicapping Tournament and September’s 1st RMR 10-Ball Open Handicapped Tournament.
His victory over Neuhausen, the 2025 Hanoi Open runner-up, carried that form into a World Nineball Tour Major. Tipawan next faces Bryant Saguiped, who defeated Prince Delos Santos 10–3.
Santos Fights Back to Oust Manas
Rommel Janael Santos came through one of the day’s closest matches, recovering from 8–3 down to defeat AJ Manas 10–9. Manas appeared well placed to advance, but Santos turned the match around and completed the comeback in the deciding rack.
Speaking to Matchroom after the defeat, Manas credited his opponent:
“He played really well, so he deserved the win.”
Alcaide, Biado and Other Leading Names Advance
Alcaide began his title defence by conceding only one rack against Rodlin John Bautista. The Spaniard will face Paul John Ortega, a 10–7 winner over Deanmark Castronuevo, in the second round.
Biado defeated David Keith Dennison 10–0, matching the shutouts recorded by Capito against Sowiset Namfon and Duong against Aleksandar Atanasov.
Johann Chua beat Tony Piazza 10–1, Jayson Shaw defeated Kelson Juan by the same score, and Felix Vogel also advanced 10–1 against Yoichi Onodera. Aloysius Yapp overcame Raphael Dabreo 10–2, while Dennis Orcollo defeated Henrick Doguiles 10–3.
Deciding Racks and Other Notable Results
Pierfrancesco Garzia edged former world champion Ronato Alcano 10–9, while Patric Gonzales survived another deciding-rack contest against Jacob Parrent.
Thorsten Hohmann defeated Chezka Centeno 10–5. Oliver Villafuerte, Mohammed Baabad, Roland Garcia and Marvin Asis each advanced with 10–8 victories, while Albert Januarta opened with a 10–3 win over Yuki Komiya.
Complete Day 1 Results
All 40 matches below were first-round races to 10. Winners are listed first. Session times are in Philippine time.
12:00 Noon Session
| Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Orcollo | 10–3 | Henrick Doguiles |
| Jefrey Roda | 10–5 | Lauro Bongay |
| Paul John Ortega | 10–7 | Deanmark Castronuevo |
| David Alcaide | 10–1 | Rodlin John Bautista |
| Arseni Sevastyanov | 10–3 | Orlyn Biteranta |
| Justin Bergman | 10–2 | Hristijan Prodanov |
| Pierfrancesco Garzia | 10–9 | Ronato Alcano |
| Albert Januarta | 10–3 | Yuki Komiya |
1:30 p.m. Session
| Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Rodrigo Geronimo | 10–0 | Francisco Bustamante |
| Harry Vergara | 10–3 | Simon Matthews |
| Edwin Dela Cruz Gamas | 10–6 | Alex Pagulayan |
| Saldy Galliguez | 10–5 | Lukas Fracasso-Verner |
| Antonio Lining | 10–6 | Max Eberle |
| Mohammed Baabad | 10–8 | Kenichi Uchigaki |
| Tristan Deocareza | 10–2 | Roger De La Cruz |
| Duong Quoc Hoang | 10–0 | Aleksandar Atanasov |
3:00 p.m. Session
| Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Aloysius Yapp | 10–2 | Raphael Dabreo |
| Meynard Tipawan | 10–6 | Moritz Neuhausen |
| Bryant Saguiped | 10–3 | Prince Delos Santos |
| Felix Vogel | 10–1 | Yoichi Onodera |
| Alexis Ferrer | 10–3 | Val Porras |
| Roland Garcia | 10–8 | Mark David Rodriguez |
| Johann Chua | 10–1 | Tony Piazza |
| Jaycee Cordova Garcia | 10–2 | Amarit Theprattanawichai |
4:30 p.m. Session
| Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey De Luna | 10–4 | Ryosuke Maruoka |
| Eric Navarrete | 10–1 | Dennis Po |
| Jayson Shaw | 10–1 | Kelson Juan |
| Oliver Villafuerte | 10–8 | Arnulfo Arrojo Jr |
| Ronel Nalaunan | 10–2 | Marc Cunanan |
| Billy Thorpe | 10–7 | Esteban Robles |
| Thorsten Hohmann | 10–5 | Chezka Centeno |
| José Alberto Delgado | 10–7 | Jason Sentillas |
6:00 p.m. Session
| Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin Asis | 10–8 | Joey Fuertes |
| Robbie Capito | 10–0 | Sowiset Namfon |
| Anton Raga | 10–6 | Jhon Narvaez |
| Rommel Janael Santos | 10–9 | AJ Manas |
| Calil Ramber | 10–9 | Lee Vann Corteza |
| Patric Gonzales | 10–9 | Jacob Parrent |
| John Rebong | 10–6 | James Verano |
| Carlo Biado | 10–0 | David Keith Dennison |
Notable Second-Round Matchups
The opening results set up several matches to follow as the draw progresses:
- Dennis Orcollo vs Jefrey Roda
- Paul John Ortega vs David Alcaide
- Pierfrancesco Garzia vs Albert Januarta
- Meynard Tipawan vs Bryant Saguiped
- Johann Chua vs Jaycee Cordova Garcia
- Jayson Shaw vs Oliver Villafuerte
First-round action continues on October 21. For the latest match times, draw updates and scores, visit WNT Live Scores.
Where to Watch: Livestream Links and Television Coverage
Fans in the Philippines can follow the tournament through One Sports, One Sports YouTube and the CignalPlay app. WNT TV provides coverage of all four broadcast tables, including access in the Philippines and the United States.
- One Sports YouTube livestreams: open the channel’s Live tab and select the current Philippines Open broadcast. Philippine coverage is free.
- WNT TV: sign in or subscribe, then select the Philippines Open and the table you want to watch. Check the platform for current subscription options.
- CignalPlay: access One Sports coverage through the website or app, subject to the service’s access requirements.
- One Sports television: check the channel’s daily listings for tournament coverage.
Matchroom’s published session windows are 12:00 noon–9:00 p.m. from October 20–23. On October 24, the sessions are 12:00 noon–4:30 p.m. and 6:00–9:00 p.m. All times are Philippine time and may change as matches progress.
How to Watch Live at Gateway Mall 2 for Free
Fans can also watch the action in person at Quantum Skyview, Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, Quezon City. Public viewing at the mall is free and open to everyone.
Head to the tournament area at Quantum Skyview and follow the event staff’s directions to the public viewing areas. Arriving early gives you more time to find a suitable viewing spot before your preferred match.
For those seeking designated seating on October 24, final-day tickets are separately available through TicketNet. Check the ticket conditions before purchasing.
What You Need to Know
- Forty first-round matches were completed on October 20 at Gateway Mall 2.
- Bustamante, Pagulayan, Neuhausen, Manas and Corteza were among the opening-day casualties.
- Alcaide advanced 10–1, while Biado, Capito and Duong each won 10–0.
- The tournament continues through October 24, with races to 10 through the semi-finals and a race-to-11 final.
- Watch online through One Sports YouTube, CignalPlay or WNT TV, or attend the free public viewing areas at Gateway Mall 2.