🇵🇭 Rubilen Amit will begin her title defense at the Women’s 9-Ball World Championship as she looks to replicate her success from last year in Hamilton, New Zealand, where she captured the world crown with a victory over 🇨🇳 Siming Chen in the final. Amit opens her campaign against 🇮🇩 Silviana Lu, with their match scheduled for Thursday, 11:00 PM Manila time.

🇵🇭 Chezka Centeno also gets her campaign underway as she continues her push to add another major title to her résumé. Fresh off winning the World 10-Ball Championship earlier this year, Centeno will face 🇺🇸 Shanelle Loraine in her opening-round match, also set for Thursday, 11:00 PM Manila time.