Antonio Alba’s Resilient Run Ends In 7th Place (€23,000)
Level 36: 200,000/400,000 (400,000)
Entries: 7/2045
Charles Eichner opened the pot from under the gun, only to see Antonio Alba, fresh off a recent double-up, shove his remaining 11 big blinds. The action folded back to Eichner, who quickly called.
- Antonio Alba: 10♥10♣
- Charles Eichner: J♣J♥
Alba was once again facing adversity, trailing Eichner’s higher pocket pair. The flop Q♥K♦5♣ brought little hope, as he missed all possible outs. The turn A♣ added a few chop possibilities, but Alba needed a ten or a favorable runout to survive.
Finally, the river landed 10♦, pairing his hand. However, it also completed Eichner’s straight, sealing Alba’s fate. With a smile, Alba gathered his belongings, earning a well-deserved 7th-place finish and a payout of €23,000 after a hard-fought day on the final table.
Alba’s remarkable resilience and comeback moments kept everyone on edge, but his journey ultimately concludes here in style.
