The US Open Pool Championship is an annually held professional nine-ball pool tournament. It has been in existence since 1976. It is widely regarded as one of the best nine-ball titles around the globe. It is the most prestigious tournament in pool. The winner gets $200,000 plus the title.
Max Lechner defeated Chinese Taipei's Ko Ping Chung 6-9
Max Lechner defeated Ko Ping Chung from Chinese Taipei 6-9 in the US Open Pool semi-final. Lechner made his semi-final debut by jumping on the first rack, and then swooped in. However, Ko was able hit a two-ball into the pocket, and held on to the win.
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. Ruiz, a former World No. 1 in Live Nineball beat Lechner 13-10 for the $50,000 first prize. This is the first time a Spaniard has won this event.
Semi-final: Max Lechner defeats Ben Crawley
Max Lechner has made a good start to his US Open Pool Championship campaign, beating Ben Crawley 13-10 in the semi-final. The German star is an emerging star, with a strong offensive game. He was also among the world's top 4, and at just twenty-one was the youngest Mosconicup winner. His victory also gave him the world no.1 ranking, the highest in the sport.
Max Lechner wins US Open Pool Championship, 2022
Max Lechner, a 21 year-old German player, was named the 2022 US Open Pool Championship winner. After a very tight final frame Lechner won by four. Sanchez Ruiz, playing for Colombia, committed a crucial foul on Lechner’s third shot. Ko was given the chance to run out time, but Lechner was still able to win in a game that appeared to be without end.
Las Vegas will host the tournament. The winner of the US Open will take home a $300,000 prize. The event features a large Filipino contingent. Dennis Orcollo, Carlo Biado, and Carlo Biado were both finalist and advanced to the quarterfinals. They will face Francisco Sanchez Ruiz (and Ko Ping Chung) in the semifinals.
Max Lechner holds the title of longest-running champion
The U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship is a professional men's pool tournament that is held every year. This is the oldest and most prestigious title in pool. The winners receive a green blazer and free entry to future US Open tournaments. The US Open also features a tournament for ladies. The Women's Professional Billiball Association has sanctioned the Women's Open separately from the men's tournament.
The tournament is held in Las Vegas and is contested by the best players in the world. This tournament crowns the world champion. The US Open, which attracts more than 2000 players, is the top tournament in the entire world. This tournament is dominated and qualified mainly by American players.