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 Team Asia to Defend Reyes Cup Against Team Rest of the World

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TEAM ASIA TO DEFEND REYES CUP TITLE AGAINST FIRST-EVER TEAM REST OF THE WORLD

A new rivalry is born – The World unites to battle on Team Asia in Manila, October 16-19


The stage is set for an explosive twist at the 2025 Reyes Cup, as reigning champions Team Asia will now face a newly formed and formidable opponent: Team Rest of the World.

The global clash takes place October 16–19 at the iconic Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila, Philippines — and will be broadcast live on One Sports and WNT TV, with further broadcast partners to be announced.

For the first time, elite players from across the globe — including Europe, the Americas, Oceania and beyond — will unite under one banner in a mission to dethrone Team Asia, who captured the inaugural Reyes Cup with an emphatic 11–6 win in front of a passionate home crowd.

Team Asia will once again feature the top three ranked Asian players on the World Nineball Tour rankings, alongside two wildcards. Their opponents, Team Rest of the World, will follow the same format — uniting the top three non-Asian players from the WNT rankings with two wildcard picks to complete the squad.

This seismic change sets the stage for thrilling new combinations and unexpected rivalries, with national and continental pride on the line in the ultimate team showdown.


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 Day Four: Gorst Steps Closer to Defending the Throne

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GORST STEPS CLOSER TO DEFENDING THE THRONE IN A FILIPINO-DOMINATED LAST 16
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DAY FOUR OF THE 2025 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Fedor Gorst’s title defence gathered real momentum on Day Four of the 2025 World Pool Championship, as the reigning champion battled past Jonas Souto and Max Lechner to reach the Last 16 in Jeddah—where he joins a field now dominated by Filipino stars, with an astonishing seven players from the Philippines advancing.


In collaboration with the Saudi Arabia Billiard & Snooker Federation and under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the 2025 World Pool Championship—the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour—returns to the iconic Green Halls in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 21–26 July.

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Gorst was made to work hard early in the day, edging a back-and-forth encounter with Souto 11-9. But it was in the evening session where the Russian truly stamped his authority, delivering a convincing 11-4 win over Austria’s Lechner.

“My match against Max was probably the best I’ve played all tournament. I made some really tough shots and felt in full control throughout. The break is finally starting to come together, and my safety play is sharper. I’m building confidence match by match—I’m ready for what’s next.”


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 Seo Seoa Stuns Two-time Champion Ouschan

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SEO SEOA STUNS TWO-TIME CHAMPION OUSCHAN
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DAY THREE OF THE 2025 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Seo Seoa produced the shock of the tournament so far, eliminating two-time World Champion Albin Ouschan to reach the Last 64 stage. As the only female competitor in the field, she now stands just one victory away from making history as the first woman ever to reach the Last 32 of the event.


In collaboration with the Saudi Arabia Billiard & Snooker Federation and under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the 2025 World Pool Championship—the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour—returns to the iconic Green Halls in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 21–26 July.

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Seo Seoa dismantled the two-time World Champion Albin Ouschan with a dominant 9-2 victory — an extraordinary result that brings the Korean star within one win of making history. Reflecting on her landmark performance, Seoa said:

“I just enjoy my game so I’m not nervous and I feel my confidence is good. I really respect Albin’s game, he’s a two-time champion. But because of that respect I feel comfortable when up against him.

My goal is to break the record of the first woman player to reach the Last 32 stage. I’m now only one step away.”



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 Chua Chases World Title Glory for His Nation

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CHUA CHASES WORLD TITLE GLORY FOR HIS NATION
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DAY TWO OF THE WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Johann Chua stormed into the World Pool Championship with a flawless 9–0 whitewash against Mohamed Al-Balkhi, kicking off his title bid in style and showing that the Philippines remains a force in the sport.

In collaboration with the Saudi Arabia Billiard & Snooker Federation and under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the 2025 World Pool Championship—the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour—returns to the iconic Green Halls in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 21–26 July.

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One of the pre-tournament favourites, Chua wasted no time asserting himself with a swift and clinical performance. Yet, despite the scoreline, the Filipino star was modest in his assessment:

“I’m not really happy with my performance — I just feel lucky that I had a lot of opportunities. I’m still trying to adjust to the table, but it’s always good to get that first win. Hopefully, I can keep improving and play better in the next matches.”

Chua also underlined the significance of chasing pool’s most prestigious title—not only for himself but for his nation:

“It would mean a lot to us. It would be a reminder that the Philippines is still one of the strongest nations in pool. As we all know, the greatest player of all time — Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes — comes from our country. So for a Filipino to win this tournament, it would be a proud moment and a way to put the Philippines back on the map.”

Reflecting on his journey over the past year, Chua added:

“The 2024 UK Open was a wake-up call for me. I didn’t even make the Last 64 and was playing really poorly in the first quarter of 2024. After that, I went back home, worked hard, and slowly regained confidence in myself. I had a strong run at the World Championship, then reached the final of the European Open and learned a lot from that loss. I’m really proud that I was able to finish the year by winning the Hanoi Open.”


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 Gorst Opens Campaign to Retain World Crown

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DAY ONE OF 2025 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Fedor Gorst kickstarted his campaign with a commanding 9-3 victory in his opening match against young star Sam Henderson, securing his spot in the next round of the 2025 World Pool Championship. In collaboration with the Saudi Arabia Billiard & Snooker Federation and under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the 2025 World Pool Championship—the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour—returns to the iconic Green Halls in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 21–26 July.

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Despite going two racks down at the start after a miss on the 6-ball, Gorst found his rhythm in the third rack to take control of the table. The defending champion edged ahead in rack five and never looked back, sealing a composed 9-3 victory to reach the winners qualification stage.

Gorst stated: “I was nervous – it’s been a while since I’ve played a major… But you know, it’s tough. It’s the biggest tournament of the year. First-round matches are always nerve-racking. Sam started really well going up 2-0. It could have been a completely different result. Overall, I’m happy with the way I played.”

Gorst went on: “It feels good to be back as the reigning champion – but every tournament feels different. Coming back as the defending champion, there’s a little bit more pressure. The odds are against me, but I don’t really care about the odds — I feel good.”


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 Event Guide | 2025 World Pool Championship

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EVENT GUIDE | 2025 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2025 World Pool Championship, the crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour, will take place at Green Halls, Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 21-26 July.


In collaboration with the Saudi Billiard & Snooker Federation and under the supervision of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, this glorious tournament returns, continuing to set new benchmarks in pool.

THE WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: July 21-26, 2025
Venue: Green Halls, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Spectators will be able to catch the action live from the Green Halls in Jeddah throughout the week, with tickets available here


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 Where To Watch The 2025 World Pool Championship

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WHERE TO WATCH THE 2025 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2025 World Pool Championship will be broadcast live around the world from 21–26 July, with over 50 hours of coverage available through leading global broadcasters including Sky Sports, SSC, Viaplay, and WNT TV.


Returning to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this year’s event will take place at the Green Halls in Jeddah, as 128 of the world’s top cueists compete for one of the sport’s most prestigious titles.

Across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, coverage will be available via SSC, while in the UK and Ireland, the event will be shown live on Sky Sports. Viaplay will broadcast the action across Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Poland, with Huya streaming live coverage in China and Onesports delivering the event to fans in the Philippines.


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 The 2025 World Pool Championship Press Conference

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EVERYTHING YOU MISSED AT THE 2025 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESS CONFERENCE

The 2025 World Pool Championship is officially underway following a pre-tournament press conference held Monday evening at the spectacular Green Halls in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – the venue that will host six days of elite nineball action from July 21–26.

With 233 matches scheduled and over 40 nationalities represented in the player field, the championship stands as the most global and competitive edition to date, bringing together the best players on the planet in pursuit of the sport’s most prestigious titles.

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The press conference welcomed media and fans inside the World Pool Championship arena for the first time, offering a glimpse of what’s to come. Emily Frazer, CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport, hosted the event and was joined by key figures including the President of the Saudi Billiard & Snooker Federation, Mr Nayef Aljawini, along with a star-studded player panel featuring defending World Champion and World Number One Fedor Gorst, World Number Four Johann Chua, Saudi Arabia’s own Khaled Alghamdi, and 2022 World Champion Shane Van Boening.

Emily Frazer stated:
“It’s brilliant to be back in Jeddah, working alongside the Saudi Billiard & Snooker Federation and the Ministry of Sport. We’ve built the arena, and I still get goosebumps seeing it — watching the players arrive and practise, knowing the scale of what’s about to unfold.

With over 40 nations represented and the very best players on the planet competing, this week promises world-class drama from start to finish.”



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 Gorst Begins Glorious Title Defence As Draw Confirmed

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GORST BEGINS GLORIOUS TITLE DEFENCE AS DRAW CONFIRMED FOR 2025 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP IN SAUDI ARABIA

The draw has been confirmed for the 2025 World Pool Championship – the sport’s most prestigious title – taking place from 21–26 July at the Green Halls in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, returning for its second consecutive year in the Kingdom.

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The crown jewel of the World Nineball Tour calendar will feature a 128-player field made up of the world’s elite professionals, competing for a $1,000,000 prize fund – with the champion set to take home $250,000.

Selected First Round Matches

Fedor Gorst (USA) v Sam Henderson (USA)
Shane Van Boening (USA) v Luong Duc Thien (VIE)
Francisco Sanchez Ruiz (ESP) v Hamza Al Awaidi (KSA)
Jayson Shaw (GBR) v Khaled Al-Otaibi (KSA)
AJ Manas (PHI) v Alexis Ferrer (PHI)
David Alcaide (ESP) v Marvin Asis (PHI)
Joshua Filler (GER) v Kuo Po Cheng (TPE)
Albin Ouschan (AUT) v Emil Gangflot (NOR)
John Morra (CAN) v Khalid Alghamdi (KSA)
Ko Pin Yi (TPE) v Bader Alawadhi (KUW)
Eklent Kaçi (ALB) v Imran Majid (GBR)

All eyes will be on Fedor Gorst, who returns as defending World Champion following a dominant 2024 campaign that included titles at not only World Pool Championships but the US Open and World Pool Masters. The world number one begins his defence in an all-American showdown with rising talent Sam Henderson.


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 128 Players Confirmed To Battle At The 2025 World Pool Championship

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128 PLAYERS CONFIRMED TO BATTLE AT THE 2025 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Over 40 countries represented in pool’s most glorious event


The full 128-player field is now confirmed for the 2025 World Pool Championship, with a truly global line-up set to compete for pool’s most coveted prize from 21–26 July at the Green Halls in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In partnership with the Saudi Arabian Billiard & Snooker Federation and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport, the World Nineball Tour’s flagship event returns to the Kingdom for the second consecutive year.

This year’s edition will once again feature a truly global field, as players from over 40 different countries descend on Jeddah. From world champions to rising talents and seasoned legends, the diversity of this field reinforces the World Pool Championship’s standing as the most glorious event on the international pool calendar.

Reigning World Champion Fedor Gorst (USA) leads the 2025 draw, joined by former champions Francisco Sanchez Ruiz (Spain), Shane Van Boening (USA), and Carlo Biado (Philippines). Also returning are crowd favourites such as Joshua Filler (Germany), Ko Pin Yi (Chinese Taipei), Jayson Shaw (Great Britain), and Johann Chua (Philippines) – each seeking to add their name to the sport’s most exclusive roll of honour.


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