Martini Starts Rough; Doubles Through Epstein
Level 3
: 300/600, 0 ante
The early stage of the heads-up duel of Short Deck Bracelet winner Alex Epstein and Julien Martini was dominated by the former, as Martini quickly saw his stack reduced. They just clashed with Martini at risk on a turn of 
with 16,000 in the middle.
Epstein had pushed all in and Martini shook his head. "I think I have the best hand right now," the Frenchman said and took another minute before making the call.
Alex Epstein: 
Julien Martini: 
Two draws got it in and Martini was the player that improved with the superior hand heading into the showdown, as the 
river gave the Frenchman a straight and the double for 29,400.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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77,600
17,600
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17,600 |
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42,400
-17,600
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-17,600 |
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