Spain
Name:
David Alcaide
Nickname:
The Matador.
Home town:
Malaga, Spain.
Date and place of birth:
December 14, 1978 - Malaga, Spain.
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
Winner of the UK Grand Masters, ninth at the IPT (Reno) and ninth at the World Pool Championship, reached the final of the 2007 World Pool Masters.
Career achievements:
Being selected for the European side in the 2006 Mosconi Cup, winning the Grand Masters BCAPL and winning the Grand Masters UK.
Biggest disappointment:
Not winning the Mosconi Cup.
Favourite player:
Ralf Souquet.
Cues used:
Buffalo.
Hobbies:
Football.
Like about pool:
The competition.
Dislike about pool:
Early morning competition.
Describe yourself:
Friendly, approachable, someone who thrives under pressure.
Name:
Antonio Fazanes Tenorio
Nickname:
The Whirlwind
Home town:
Madrid, Spain
Date of birth:
March 26, 1974
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
Quarter-finalist at two Euro Tour events (Naples and Benalmadena), winner of Spanish 9-Ball Cup, winner of Spanish 8-Ball Championship, runner-up of Spanish 9-Ball Championship.
Career achievements:
Quarter-finalist at two Euro Tour events (Naples and Benalmadena), quarter-finalist at the Open International 8-Ball in Spain.
Biggest disappointment:
Losing in the final of the Spanish 9-Ball Championship.
Favourite player:
Ralf Souquet
Cues used:
Longoni Ambra with Predator 3 14.
Hobbies:
Football and basketball
Like about pool:
Being able to meet people throughout the world and visit interesting countries.
Dislike about pool:
Non-sport activities surrounding the pool circuit.
Describe yourself:
Outgoing, persistent, flexible, extrovert, love challenges and open-minded.
World Cup of Pool record
2006
- (David Alcaide and Rafael Guzman)
L16 - Lost 5-9 to Germany (Oliver Ortmann and Thomas Engert)
R1 - Won 9-8 against England A (Raj Hundal and Ronnie O'Sullivan)
2007 Campaign
R1
- Tuesday, September 25 (afternoon) v Japan (Naoyuki Oi and Satoshi Kawabata)
