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Reyes Cup and Philippines Open Return to Manila in 2026.

Matchroom has confirmed that the Reyes Cup and the Philippines Open Pool Championship will return to Manila this October 2026. The Reyes Cup is scheduled for October 15–18, with Team Asia returning as back-to-back champions. Francisco “Django” Bustamante will captain Team Asia, while Ralf Souquet will lead Team Rest of the World. The Philippines Open Pool Championship will follow from October 20–24 at Gateway Mall, … Continue reading Reyes Cup and Philippines Open Return to Manila in 2026.

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Amit and Centeno Set for Oneida WPA Women’s World 8-Ball Championship

Two of the Philippines’ finest are heading to the world stage once again, as Rubilen Amit and Chezka Centeno are confirmed to compete in the upcoming Oneida WPA Women’s World 8-Ball Championship, set for July 22–26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. The event will feature 64 of the world’s elite women players from 23 countries, all competing for one of the most prestigious titles in … Continue reading Amit and Centeno Set for Oneida WPA Women’s World 8-Ball Championship

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Carlo Biado Takes Indonesia International Open 2026 Title

Carlo Biado defeats Paolo Gallito, 10-9, in a hill-hill thriller to claim the 2026 Indonesia International Open title and the $25,000 top prize. Gallito was on the hill at 9-8 and looked set to close it out, but a scratch after pocketing the 8 ball — with only the 10 ball remaining — gave Biado a lifeline. And a player of Biado’s caliber rarely gives … Continue reading Carlo Biado Takes Indonesia International Open 2026 Title

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Indonesia International Open 2026 – Quarterfinals Preview

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐯𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐲 The heavyweight matchup unfortunately has to happen as early as the quarterfinals. Magpantay is coming off a championship win at the Universal Open, where Biado made an early exit. Magpantay will look to continue his momentum, while Biado will be aiming for a stronger finish and a confidence boost heading into the upcoming Asian Pool Championship, where he is the … Continue reading Indonesia International Open 2026 – Quarterfinals Preview

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Jonas Magpantay Wins the Universal Open 2026 Title

Jonas Magpantay is the Universal Open 2026 Champion. Magpantay captured the title in dominant fashion, defeating Chang Sheng Yi, 13-5, to claim the $15,000 top prize and his maiden WNT title. Chang jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but Magpantay answered back with six straight racks to take control at 6-2. From there, Magpantay kept Chang at arm’s length with great shotmaking and solid … Continue reading Jonas Magpantay Wins the Universal Open 2026 Title

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Wu Jiaqing Wins Duya Legends Golden Nine Title

Wu Jiaqing defeated Zheng Xiaohuai, 140–82, to claim the 2026 Beijing TOP Duya Legends Golden Nine Open title and the massive ¥10 million top prize, approximately US$1.47 million. With the win, Wu becomes the first player to capture a ¥10 million champion prize in pool history. It was an emotional moment for Wu, who was visibly moved during the post-match interview. Once known as the … Continue reading Wu Jiaqing Wins Duya Legends Golden Nine Title

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Wu Jiaqing is in the Final of the Biggest Prize in Pool History

Tonight, Wu Jiaqing faces Zheng Xiaohuai for the 2026 Beijing TOP Duya Legends Golden Nine Open title and the massive ¥10 million top prize, approximately US$1.47 million. For the newer generation of pool fans, Wu was once considered one of the greatest young talents the sport had ever seen. Back in 2005, at just 16 years old, Wu won the WPA World 9-Ball Championship. Months … Continue reading Wu Jiaqing is in the Final of the Biggest Prize in Pool History

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