Hardbat Classic: Anna Kournakova, Biljana “Biba” Golic, Judah Friedlander, Autumn Reeser
On Saturday, celebrities were on hand to watch the All-Stars compete in The HardBat Classic Tournament held at The Venetian in Las Vegas (Pictured above: Anna Kournakova – Photo: © Erik Kabik / www.erikkabik.com).
Some of the celebs who participated and played included Biljana “Biba” Golic, Judah Friedlander (star of NBC’s 30 Rock), tennis great Anna Kournakova, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Autumn Reeser (from CW’s Valentine and The O.C.).
Hundreds of table tennis players and fans from around the country packed The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino this past weekend for the HardBat Classic table tennis tournament, presented by Bud Light. The players were all competing for the biggest prize in the history of table tennis in the U.S.: $100,000. Over the course of three days the field was whittled down until only four players remained, including one pro, one casual player, one HardBat All-Star and one of the Bud Light tournament winners. Jack Baker, a 23-year-old from Alabama who gained his spot in the tournament by winning one of the Bud Light bar events, ended up taking home first place and the grand prize.
Anna Kournakova
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Anna Kournakova
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Anna Kournakova
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Biljana “Biba” Golic
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Biljana “Biba” Golic
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Autumn Reeser
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Autumn Reeser
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Autumn Reeser
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Antonio Sabato, Jr.
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Judah Friedlander
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Judah Friedlander
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Judah Friedlander, Biljana “Biba” Golic and Anna Kournakova
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Anna Kournakova
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Anna Kournakova
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Judah Friedlander and Anna Kournakova
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Judah Friedlander plays against Biljana “Biba” Golic
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