A historic milestone has been reached at the Duya Legends Golden Nine Masters in Qinhuangdao. The final match features a rare brother-versus-brother showdown as Ko Ping Chung faces Ko Pin Yi for the championship title.
The advancement of both Taiwanese stars to the final confirms that international competitors are increasingly formidable in the Chinese 9-Ball format, challenging the traditional dominance of the local field.
Massive Stakes and Prize Pool
The financial rewards for this event are among the highest in the sport, rivaling the most prestigious tournaments globally. The prize distribution for the finalists is as follows:
- Champion: RMB 2,000,000 (approx. $278,000 USD)
- Runner-up: RMB 800,000 (approx. $111,000 USD)
To put these figures into perspective, the winner’s share of 2 million RMB is nearly equivalent to the top prize of the World Pool Championship and is comparable to winning four to six standard World Nineball Tour (WNT) major titles combined.
The Global Ripple Effect
This final may signal a shift in the professional billiards landscape. With significant ranking points and substantial prize money on the line, the Duya Legends Tour is becoming a high-priority circuit for international elite players. Analysts suggest that the success of the Ko brothers may encourage more global stars to pivot their focus toward Chinese 9-Ball events over traditional WPA or WNT tournaments.
Match Schedule
The championship match is scheduled to take place today at 4:00 PM Manila time. Fans can expect a high-level tactical battle as the two brothers compete for one of the largest purses in professional pool.
