Zhang Doubles into the Chip Lead
Level 35
: Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante
Chipleader Spencer Champlin open-shoved with 5♠5♥ and after some tanking, Tommy Zhang made the call with 9♦9♣ while Andrew Esposito got out of the way.
In a great position with a superior pair, Zhang just needed to hold for a big double.
The runout of K♦6♣Q♦3♦K♣ was pure for him and he was shipped the pot for a massive double, catapulting himinto the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
32,000,000
13,000,000
|
13,000,000 |
|
16,600,000
-10,000,000
|
-10,000,000 |
|
13,300,000
-3,000,000
|
-3,000,000 |