Thats why some times its better to nick and cut them lil by lil ...by stealing blinds bettign ur nut draws hard etc... Just apply pressure with medium bets until either u hit, they fold or they bet too high for you. This way atleast you can get heads up more often - I find it much easier to win tourneys HU - even if I dont have the lead anymore. This protects ur bank roll as well if your short on cash. But no I see no problems with your play - u hadem cornered with weak cards; but A9s is supposed to beat Q10 off most of the time - may have jus called then laid down a big bet on flop - then let it go if they re-pop.