The US Open Pool Championship is an annual professional men's nine-ball pool tournament. It was established in 1976 and is one of the most prestigious nine-ball titles in the entire world. It is considered one of the most important tournaments in pool. The title winner also receives $200,000 in prize money.
Max Lechner defeated Chinese Taipei's Ko Ping Chung 6-9
Max Lechner beat Ko Ping Chung, a Chinese Taipei player, 6-9 in Saturday's US open pool semi-final. Lechner was making his semi-final first appearance. He jumped on the first rack to swoop in but Ko was able make a double in the pocket and win the match.
The win paved the way for Lechner's run to the finals of the US Open Pool Championship, where he'll face Francisco Sanchez Ruiz. Ruiz, a former World No. Lechner lost 13-10 to Ruiz to claim the $50,000 prize. This is the first ever time that a Spaniard has won.
Semi-final: Max Lechner defeats Ben Crawley
Max Lechner made a great start to his US Open Pool Championship campaign. In the semi-final, he beat Ben Crawley by 13-10. The German is a rising star who plays a fantastic offensive game. He is also among the top four world players and was the youngest Mosconi Trophy winner at twenty-one. His win earned him the number one spot in the world, the highest in this sport.
Max Lechner wins the 2022 US Open Pool Championship
Max Lechner (a 21-year old German) is the 2022 US Open Pool Championship's winner. After a tight final frame, he won by four points. Sanchez Ruiz, who was playing for Colombia, made a critical foul on Lechner's third shot. Ko was now out of time. Lechner, however, managed to rebound and win the game in a seemingly endless battle.
Las Vegas hosts the tournament. The US Open winner will win a prize worth $300,000. The event has a significant Filipino contingent. Dennis Orcollo and Carlo Biado are both finalists, and each advanced to the quarterfinals. They will meet Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Ko Ping Chung in semifinals.
Max Lechner is our longest-serving champion
Every year, the U.S. Open 9 Ball Championship is a professional pool tournament for men. The tournament was started in 1976 and is one among the most highly regarded in the sport. The winners receive a green blazer and free entry to future US Open tournaments. The US Open also offers a tournament open to women. The Women's US Open is held separately from the men's event and is sanctioned by the Women's Professional Billiard Association.
The tournament is held in Las Vegas. It is contested every year by the best players from around the globe. The winner of this tournament is the world champion. The US Open is the premier tournament in the world, with more than 2,000 players in the field. This tournament is dominated predominantly by professional players, and qualifies primarily from players from the United States.