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Grabe Makes History in Arizona as Roda Leads Strong Philippine Run

Denis Grabe etched his name into World Nineball Tour history after defeating Aleksa Pecelj 13–5 to become the inaugural Arizona Open Pool Champion at Quechan Casino Resort in Yuma, Arizona. The Estonian capped off a superb week by claiming his first Matchroom Major title, the Cactus Trophy and the $25,000 top prize after navigating a brutal 128-player single-elimination field. For the Philippines, the tournament also … Continue reading Grabe Makes History in Arizona as Roda Leads Strong Philippine Run

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Are the Ko Brothers Betting On China’s Market?

Ko Pin Yi and Ko Ping Chung have decided to skip the Hanoi Open — and in doing so, also miss what looked like an almost sure slot in the Reyes Cup (at least for one of them) — to play in the Duya Golden Nine (Chinese 9-Ball) in Jinan. At first glance, it looks like a simple schedule clash. But I think there’s more … Continue reading Are the Ko Brothers Betting On China’s Market?

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World 9 Ball Tour to Debut Florida Open this August

The World Nineball Tour is set to make its way to Florida for the first time, with the introduction of the inaugural Florida Open Pool Championship, scheduled from August 5–10, 2025, at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. This upcoming event will feature a 256-player field, including the top 128 players from the WNT rankings, and will follow the proven format of Matchroom’s major tournaments. … Continue reading World 9 Ball Tour to Debut Florida Open this August

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Is the WNT Ranking System Fair?

Much has been said about the straightforward way Matchroom ranks players in the World Nineball Tour. For those unfamiliar, the winnings (money) a player earns by finishing at a certain stage in a tournament are directly added to their ranking points. The further a player progresses, the higher the prize money they receive—and consequently, more points are added to their ranking. For example, Fedor Gorst … Continue reading Is the WNT Ranking System Fair?

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