HomeBig action double up sent Liu Yi back to the chip leader’s seat. He raised to 30k Mitsuru Sana moved all in and had Yi covered. Yi eventually called for a showdown.
Yi 7♣ 7♦
San 9♠ 9♥
Though Sano was ahead, the flop came A♥ 7♠ 4♣ improving Yi to three-of-a kind. The 5♣ turn and 6♠ river didn’t help Sano. Yi now up to 520k. Sano fell to 160k.