Ignacio Wins TAOM Arena Open, Defeats Malayan in Final
Jeffrey Ignacio defeated Sean Mark Malayan 13-10 in the final of the TAOM Arena Open, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 18, 2026.
1st Place: Jeffrey Ignacio
Jeffrey Ignacio claimed the TAOM Arena Open title with a 13-10 victory over Sean Mark Malayan in the final. Ignacio's path to the podium included wins over Liu Ri Teng (11-9) in the semifinals and earlier victories in the knockout rounds. His consistent play and clutch shot-making earned him the championship.
2nd Place: Sean Mark Malayan
Sean Mark Malayan finished as runner-up after a hard-fought final against Ignacio. Malayan reached the final by defeating Irsal Nasution 11-8 in the semifinals. Throughout the tournament, he displayed strong form, but ultimately fell short in the title match.
3rd Place: Irsal Nasution
Irsal Nasution secured third place after losing to Malayan in the semifinals. He then won the third-place match against Liu Ri Teng. Nasution's performance included several impressive wins earlier in the event.
4th Place: Liu Ri Teng
Liu Ri Teng finished fourth after losing to Ignacio in the semifinals and then falling to Nasution in the third-place match. Despite the loss, Liu showed skill and determination throughout the tournament.
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