Austria's Ouschan wins Women's World 10-Ball title

Austria's Jasmin Ouschan holds her trophy after winning the 2010 Yalin Women's World 10-Ball crown.

MANILA, Philippines – Austria’s Jasmin Ouschan became the second woman to win the Women's World 10-Ball title by beating Ga Young Kim of Korea, 10-6, in the tournament finals at the Robinsons Galleria.

The billiard beauty from Europe battled her way out of a 3-rack deficit after gaining confidence against Kim midway the Race-to-10 finals.

“I can’t believe it, I’m so happy. I’m waiting for this for so long. I’ve been close [to winning] for so many times,” said an ecstatic Ouschan.

The Austrian thanked the spectators, mostly Filipinos, for supporting her campaign in the Yalin Women's World 10-Ball.

“To win here in the billiard capital of the world, in front of my favorite fans, it is the best way to win a championship,” she said.

Ouschan bucked a slow start against her Korean foe, who scored 3 straight racks for a quick 3-0 lead.

But Ouschan’s cue stick caught fire in the 4th rack, digging out the Austrian player from the deficit to tie the game at 4-all.

Ouschan continued to take advantage of Kim’s inconsistencies on the table as she extended her lead to 7-4.

The Korean bounced back in the 12th rack to trim the lead to 7-5 but Ouschan fought back to win the next frame, 8-5

RP's Rubilen Amit (right) with fellow semifinalist Kelly Fisher.

After Kim’s wins in rack number 14, the Austrian brought herself closer to the title, 9-6.

Ouschan won the battle of the nerves in the 16th rack to take away the title and the $20,000 prize.

Amit fails to reach finals

Erstwhile champion Rubilen "Bingkay" Amit of the Philippines fell short in efforts to retain her title after yielding to Kim in the semifinals, 9-5.

Kim jumped the gun on the Mandaue City native by zooming to a 6-1 commanding lead in their Race-to-9 affair.

Amit won 3 straight racks to cut the lead to 4-6 but Kim pushed her lead to 8-5 in the 13th frame.

Amit’s bad preparation in the following rack allowed Kim to run the table and win her ticket to the finals.

Ouschan, meanwhile, disposed of Ireland’s Kelly Fisher to forge a championship duel with Kim.

Both Amit and Fisher received $5,000 each for reaching the semifinal round.

Kim, meanwhile, took home $9,000 for finishing second place.