Finland
Name:
Mika Immonen (right)
Nickname:
Iceman
Home town:
Helsinki, Finland
Date of birth:
December 17, 1972.
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
Third in the IPT World Open, winner of the Straight Pool Challenge in Derby City, Korea International winner (beating Ronnie Alcano in finals), winner of Baltimore Stat Open 14.1 Championships.
Career achievements:
World 9-Ball Champion in 2001 (Cardiff), Mosconi Cup winner in 2002, winner of the 2003 Philippine Open by beating Efren Reyes 13-12 after being 10-4 behind.
Biggest disappointment:
Not winning the 2006 Mosconi Cup despite having a good opportunity to win it.
Favourite player:
None.
Cues used:
Mezz Cues with WD 700 shaft, power break cue by Mezz.
Hobbies:
Running, rollerblading, reading and movies.
Like about pool:
Winning and travelling.
Dislike about pool:
Losing and the politics involved.
Describe yourself:
Passionate about the art of pool, play with integrity and never give up.
Name:
Markus Juva (left).
Nickname:
Black Bear.
Home town:
Helsinki, Finland.
Date of birth:
June 4, 1975.
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
Semi-finalist in the Euro Tour (Austria) and winner of Blackpool Open, Norwegian 9-Ball Challenge, Hervanta Open, Simsalabin One Pocket Open and Baribal Open.
Career achievements:
Winner of 2005 Euro Tour event in Austria, winner of the 1998 BEX Open (Stockholm) and gold medalist in the European Youth Championship (three men team category)
Biggest disappointment:
None.
Favourite player:
Efren Reyes.
Cues used:
Keith Josey with USS, X-Breaker, Predator BK 2
Hobbies:
Sahaja Yoga, relaxing with friends, eating and exercising.
Like about pool:
It is a test of skill, strategy, strength and stamina.
Dislike about pool:
Occasional bad sportsmanship and an unprofessional attitude among organisers and players.
Describe yourself:
Always trying to develop as a player and a personality with high goals.
World Cup of Pool record
2006
(Markus Juva and Mika Immonen)
R2 - Lost to Italy 2-9 (Angelo Millauro and Fabio Petroni)
R1 - Beat Ireland 9-5 (Tommy Donlon and Paddy McLaughlin)
2007 Campaign
R1
- Thursday, September 27 (afternoon) v Qatar (Bashar Hussain and Fahad Mohammadi)
