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TRABZON - The first performance of Pierre Soumagne and Jean van Erp in the billiard room of the Novotel in Trabzon was nothing more than a warming-up for the bigger work. Both players won their first matches against Wim van den Berg and Feyiz Ugur Ildes without any worry.
Jean van Erp needed for two sets (15-12 and 15-4) 24 innings, Pierre Soumagne won 15-6 and 15-1 also in 24 innings.
The young Frenchman later today will face the Italian Emilio Sciacca, who undoubtedly will give him more resistance. Jean van Erp plays against Joël Switala in his second match of the group.
The matches of the Dutchman and the Frenchman were overshadowed by a flawless demonstration of Savas Bulut against his compatriot Amir Tasdogan. Bulut came in only ten innings to the finish. He beat his opponent 15-2 and 15-3, both times in five innings, which means an average of 3.000.