Apart from the usual tournament favorites like Fedor Gorst, Carlo Biado, and SVB, we’ve compiled a list of players who could take home the trophy—or at least secure a spot in the finals.
Bernie Regalario
Fresh off a semi-final finish at the recently concluded WPC, the Lil’ Prince is poised to build on that deep run. His confidence, poise, and youth will be his strengths in this tournament. At just 20 years old and backed by a solid team, he is ripe for another deep run and might capture a major sooner rather than later.
Over the past two years, Bernie has been a regular on tour alongside his Marboys teammates. He has faced plenty of high-pressure situations, consistently qualifying for the knockout stages in WNT majors. He also boasts quality wins, including a quarterfinal victory over FSR at the WPC and a runner-up finish at the 2024 Chinese-Taipei Open.
Fresh off a semi-final finish at the recently concluded WPC, the Lil’ Prince is poised to build on that deep run. His confidence, poise, and youth will be his strengths in this tournament. At just 20 years old and backed by a solid team, he is ripe for another deep run and might capture a major sooner rather than later.
Over the past two years, Bernie has been a regular on tour alongside his Marboys teammates. He has faced plenty of high-pressure situations, consistently qualifying for the knockout stages in WNT majors. He also boasts quality wins, including a quarterfinal victory over FSR at the WPC and a runner-up finish at the 2024 Chinese-Taipei Open.
Kledio Kaçi
Much has been said about his big brother—both good and bad—but make no mistake: this younger Kaçi brings all the heat on the table, and none off it. Like Bernie, he also reached the semi-finals of the recent WPC, nearly defeating Fedor Gorst and giving the former champion all he could handle.
This 19‑year‑old talent from Albania is a force to be reckoned with for years to come and could very well snap off his first major title in Florida if opponents aren’t careful. His snooker background makes him even more dangerous, and his deep run at the WPC was no fluke—he also captured the Mezz Bucharest Open title earlier this year.
Much has been said about his big brother—both good and bad—but make no mistake: this younger Kaçi brings all the heat on the table, and none off it. Like Bernie, he also reached the semi-finals of the recent WPC, nearly defeating Fedor Gorst and giving the former champion all he could handle.
This 19‑year‑old talent from Albania is a force to be reckoned with for years to come and could very well snap off his first major title in Florida if opponents aren’t careful. His snooker background makes him even more dangerous, and his deep run at the WPC was no fluke—he also captured the Mezz Bucharest Open title earlier this year.
Jonas Souto Comino
Alongside Kledio, Jonas was another player who pushed Gorst to the limit in the last WPC. He might have gone much deeper than his last‑64 finish had Gorst not been his opponent in that round.
Known as The Island Boy, Jonas has quietly built an impressive résumé, collecting multiple tour titles, including the recent Taom V10 Open. He has now broken into the WNT Top 20, and at 23 years old, he looks ready to snap off a major this year.
Alongside Kledio, Jonas was another player who pushed Gorst to the limit in the last WPC. He might have gone much deeper than his last‑64 finish had Gorst not been his opponent in that round.
Known as The Island Boy, Jonas has quietly built an impressive résumé, collecting multiple tour titles, including the recent Taom V10 Open. He has now broken into the WNT Top 20, and at 23 years old, he looks ready to snap off a major this year.
Jefrey Roda
The Deathstroke made another deep run in his most recent major, finishing as a quarterfinalist at the WPC. He proved he can stay scrappy and focused even under the pressure of tight matches, earning statement wins over Jayson Shaw in the last 32 and Duong Quoc Hoang in the last 16.
These victories are character‑builders that will only prepare him further for an eventual major title. He also reached the semi‑finals of the 2024 Hanoi Open, the quarter‑finals of the 2024 US Open, and captured a regional title in China last year. This 25‑year‑old from Surigao, Philippines, is yet another Filipino talent to watch in the stacked WNT field.
The Deathstroke made another deep run in his most recent major, finishing as a quarterfinalist at the WPC. He proved he can stay scrappy and focused even under the pressure of tight matches, earning statement wins over Jayson Shaw in the last 32 and Duong Quoc Hoang in the last 16.
These victories are character‑builders that will only prepare him further for an eventual major title. He also reached the semi‑finals of the 2024 Hanoi Open, the quarter‑finals of the 2024 US Open, and captured a regional title in China last year. This 25‑year‑old from Surigao, Philippines, is yet another Filipino talent to watch in the stacked WNT field.