Allison Fisher Defeats Kim Shaw in US Open Finals

#1 ranked Allison Fisher considered not playing in this year's U.S. Open. A diagnosis of skin cancer and subsequent surgery left her in the position of playing that week, or recovering. She chose to recover on site and defend her U.S. Open title.

Allison defeated Helena Thornfeldt in a 7-6 nailbiter to make Sunday's semi-finals, while Vivian Villarreal defeated newcomer Pam Treadway 7-2. Allison and Vivian squared off in semi-final #1 and Allison won 7-5.

It was a surprising upset when #14 ranked Kim Shaw defeated pre-tournament favorite and winner of several 2006 titles, #2 ranked Karen Corr! Shaw then defeated #3 ranked Monica Webb to earn her finals berth against fellow Brit Fisher. Kim shot a first-class game but couldn't manage the determination of the defending champ. Allison won by a final score of 7-5.

The Cuetec Cues US Open was sponsored by Cuetec Cues, hosted by the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with table sponsorship by Brunswick Billiards and cloth sponsorship by Iwan

Final Results:
1st  Allison Fisher           $14,000
2nd Kim Shaw                   $8,600
3/4 Monica Webb              $5,700
       Vivian Villarreal         $5,700
5/8 Helena Thornfeldt      $3,300
      Pam Treadway            $3,300 
      Julie Kelly                   $3,300
      Karen Corr                  $3,300

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