Cetin Duran's Dominance Caps Off 2023: Night Café Tournament Recap
As the year drew to a close, the Night Café tournament held on December 30, 2023, at the TSG Heilbronn venue brought together 15 players for an exhilarating day of three-cushion billiards. The competition unfolded over eleven intense hours, culminating in a thrilling final that crowned TSG-Bundesliga's top player, Cetin Duran, as the undisputed champion. Let's dive into the highlights of this memorable event that marked the end of 2023. Duran's Triumph: Facing off against Heiko Roth, the BC Nied representative and double German champion in November 2023, Duran showcased his prowess in a high-stakes final. Despite Roth's spectacular start with a 15:7 lead after six turns, Duran demonstrated exceptional resilience, ultimately securing victory with a commanding 30:20 scoreline in just 19 turns. This win marked Duran's third consecutive tournament victory, capping off an impressive streak that included triumphs in Heilbronn on October 28 and Stuttgart on November 18,