DeSilva Doubles Off Konnikova
Level 18
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
In a battle between the blinds, Upeshka DeSilva got his last 192,000 in the middle as Maria Konnikova put him at risk.
Upeshka DeSilva: 9♦9♣ 
Maria Konnikova: 3♥3♦
DeSilva had Konnikova dominated with his higher pocket pair and held up through the A♠8♦10♥4♠A♥ board to earn the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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810,000
-230,000
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-230,000 |
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400,000
180,000
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180,000 |
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