The US Open 9 Ball Championship is a highly coveted title in nine-ball pool. It is held every year and attracts more than 1,000 spectators. A total prize fund of $148,000 will be awarded to 64 players in the competition. In addition, a $500 entry fee will be charged for the event.
Many notable names have been crowned US Open 9 Ball Champion. Earl Strickland was crowned the champion, along with Steve Mizerak and Mike Sigel. Efren Reyes, "The Magician", is the best pocket billiards player. In his career, he has won one U.S. Open Championship and one World Championship.
Luther Lassiter died in 1988. He was a legendary road player and won six world 9 ball championships. His long career saw him surpassing many top players in his time. In the end, however, Lassiter would have won a lot more if there had been more nine-ball tournaments.
He was also a World Teams Champion, which was revived earlier in the year in Austria. Both Earl Strickland (left) and Kurt DeKlerck (right) have won national titles previously. However, in the past 20 years the top names have been eclipsed by Allen Hopkins or Efren "The Magician”Reyes.
Reyes is the best player in straight pool, one-pocket and billiards. He won the US Open in 1999 and the World 9-Ball Championship. He also holds two other major titles.
Buddy Hall is one other well-known 9-ball name. Hall has won back-to-back US Open titles. As a result, his talent has been recognized and he has been given praise by fans. When he played in the 1970s, he dominated the 9-ball games in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Tanvee, a nine-year old Indian girl from Hyderabad, began playing nine-ball seven years ago. Roy Pastor is his Billiards Education Foundation Coach. He will compete in Monday's Predator World Junior 9 Ball Championship.
There are several players who have won more than a single title in the US Open and WPA 9 ball championships. Aaron Aragon, Fred Dinsmore, and Jouni Tahti are among the leading names. Earl Strickland and Kurt DeKlerck are among the top players who have won significant US Open and world championship titles.
The World Pool Championship is the largest pool tournament in the world. Guinness World Records is the organizer of this tournament, which has been in existence since 1981. The tournament has become a global competition, attracting millions of spectators worldwide. It has also been broadcast on ESPN since 1999.
Buddy Hall is considered one of the top nine ball players in history. He won a major tournament during the 1980s and beat every player in his field.