Fritz Holds Verus Mendoza
Level 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Manuel Fritz opened in early position to 16,000, before being three-bet by James Mendoza all in for 50,000. When action folded back to Fritz, he made the call.
James Mendoza: K♠10♦ 
Manuel Fritz: A♣2♣
Mendoza would need to improve against Fritz's ace-high. When the board ran out 8♦6♥7♠2♥Q♣, it was Fritz with a pair of deuces for the best hand, eliminating Mendoza.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
280,000
47,000
|
47,000 |
|
Busted |