Berlin, Germany – A seemingly ordinary afternoon at the prestigious 10-Ball tournament in Berlin turned into an unforgettable, historic day when a woman from the Philippines – affectionately known as “The Witch” by her fans – left the billiards world speechless. With her incredible shots, creativity and almost inexplicable technique, she overshadowed all her opponents and turned the arena into her own private stage.
From the first moment she stepped onto the stage, the “Filipino Witch” attracted all eyes. Not because of her gorgeous outfit or any ostentation – but because of her incredible composure and sharp eyes that seemed to read every marble on the table. The German audience – known for their seriousness and sophistication in sports – could not help but be amazed by her fairytale-like demeanor.
The most anticipated match of the day was between the Filipino and the reigning European champion from Germany – a veteran player with decades of international experience. The commentators agreed: this would be a difficult, if not impossible, match for the Southeast Asian player. But they were wrong, and they had to admit it – with great excitement.
Right from the first game, “The Witch” shocked everyone. After a break that sent the 10 ball almost into the pocket but not into the hole, she quickly read the game, executing three consecutive bank shots with absolute precision – a sequence of actions that many professional players would not even dare to attempt in practice. Cheers and applause filled the auditorium. People started asking each other: “Who is she? Where did she study? Why have I never heard of her name?”
But that was just the beginning. The more she played, the more she surprised the audience. A seemingly impossible masse, sending the 4 ball around the block ball to fall exactly into the middle pocket. A jump with absolute precision that made the German commentator shout in both English and his mother tongue: “Unbelievable! Das ist echte Magie!”
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The foreign audience – initially somewhat skeptical – was now completely conquered. Many people started taking out their phones to film and livestream on social media, while international reporters rushed to the newsroom to write articles. The hashtag #PhilippineWitch began to climb to the top of Twitter in Germany, Austria and even the US.
In the 7th game – one of the most intense games – when the score was 4-2 in favor of the “Witch,” the German champion suddenly regained her form, forcing her into a difficult position. The table became chaotic, the block balls were scattered. Everyone thought she would play it safe and wait for her opponent to make a mistake. But no! She stood there thinking for about 20 seconds, then smiled. The next shot made the whole room stand up.
She used the jump technique combined with masse to send the cue ball flying over three blocking balls, then spun back in an S shape, hit the wall twice and... fell exactly on the 9 ball, pushing it into the corner pocket! The match seemed to stop at that moment. Her opponent could only shake his head and smile - a smile of surrender to a talent that was beyond reason.
When the match ended with a score of 7-3, the whole room exploded in thunderous applause. Some people stood up and shouted: "Encore! Encore!" - as if they had just witnessed an art performance rather than a sports competition. International reporters jostled for interviews, while other players came to shake hands, take pictures and show their respect.
After the match, when asked about the nickname “Witch,” she just smiled and said in soft English:
“I’m not a witch. I just love billiards and I’ve lived with it all my life.”
Simple, humble, and inspiring – that’s what people said about her after that legendary match. Many newspapers called her “The New Queen of 10-Ball.” ESPN commentators compared her to Efren Reyes – the world’s billiards legend, also from the Philippines. Some even asserted: “She’s the breath of fresh air that the billiards world needs.”
The match in Berlin changed all stereotypes. It proved that talent knows no gender, nationality or age. And more than that – it reminded us all that sports is not just a competition of winning or losing, but also a stage for magic, where the seemingly impossible is created spontaneously.
The day after the match, Berliners were still talking about the “Filipino Witch.” Her videos on social media had millions of views. Billiards clubs across Europe started women’s tournaments inspired by her performance.
Yes – magic happened. And it came from a small woman from a Southeast Asian country, armed with a cue and boundless passion.
