Centeno and Shaw Triumph in St. Louis Mixed Doubles Open Quarterfinals
In a thrilling display of skill and partnership, Chezka Centeno of the Philippines and her Scottish teammate Jayson Shaw have advanced to the semifinals of the St. Louis Mixed Doubles Open in Missouri. The duo secured their spot on Monday, April 6, 2026, by defeating the formidable Austrian pair of Albin and Jasmin Ouschan with decisive scores of 4-2 and 4-2 in their quarterfinal match.
Semifinal Showdown Set Against Bergman and Fu
Centeno and Shaw will now face the American-Chinese team of Justin Bergman and Fu Xiaofang in the Final Four. Bergman and Fu earned their place by eliminating the Filipino pair of Carlo Biado and Rubilen Amit in a dramatic shootout, ending Biado and Amit's bid for the title. This sets up a highly anticipated clash in the semifinals, with both teams vying for a spot in the championship round.
Other Semifinal Pairings and Women's Open Progress
In the other semifinal matchup, Fedor Gorst and Meng Hsia Hung will compete against Seo Seoa and Wiktor Zielinski, adding to the international flair of the tournament. Meanwhile, in the Seybert's Women's Open, another event within the three-in-one competition in Missouri, Centeno and Amit are both poised for success. Amit is just one win away from securing a Last-16 spot as she prepares to battle Germany's Pia Filler, aiming for her third consecutive victory. Centeno, who received a bye, will face Taiwan's Shui Ching Chiang in her upcoming match.
Biado's Setback in Men's 8-Ball Event
Carlo Biado's quest to complete his collection of world titles encountered a hurdle in the men's 8-ball event. After an initial victory over Lithuania's Pijus Labutis with a score of 8-3, Biado fell to American Skyler Woodward, 4-8, dropping him into the loser's bracket. As a former world 10-ball champion and reigning world 9-ball titlist, Biado now faces a crucial match against Vitaly Patsura of Ukraine, which he must win to advance to the Round of 32 and keep his title hopes alive.
The St. Louis Mixed Doubles Open continues to showcase top-tier talent from around the globe, with intense competition across multiple events. Fans and enthusiasts are eagerly watching as these athletes push the boundaries of the sport in Missouri.
