Heads-up Loss (cash)

BAD PLAY/BAD BEAT

The table actually started full, but as players left, it whittled down to heads-up play. I had my opponent dominated pre-flop, but Lady Luck was not on my side. Interestingly, we both had straight draws on the flop, but my opponent's was a better one. The king gave him a straight while giving me top pair. Had a 9 or an ace hit to give me a straight, it would not have helped his hand.

I worried a little when my opponent raised on the turn and I suspected him may have AK. I was ready to fold on the river, but the amount was just right to get me to call.