The US Open Pool Championship (an annual professional men's nine ball pool tournament) is an annual event. It started in 1976 and is regarded as one the most important nine-ball titles worldwide. It is considered to be one of the most highly regarded tournaments in pool. In addition to the title, the winner receives $200,000 in prize money.
Max Lechner defeated Chinese Taipei's Ko Ping Chung 6-9
Max Lechner defeated Chinese Taipei'e Ko Ping Chung 6-9 in the US open pool semi-final on Saturday. Lechner, making his first semi-final appearance in the US open pool, jumped onto the first rack and swooped into, but Ko was able a two ball in the pocket to 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 was a former World No. Ruiz, a former World No. 1 in Live Nineball beat Lechner 13-10 for the $50,000 first prize. It's the first time that a Spaniard has won the event.
Semi-final: Max Lechner defeats Ben Crawley
Max Lechner has had a successful start to the US Open Pool Championship campaign. Max beat Ben Crawley in the semifinal 13-10. The German star is an emerging star, with a strong offensive game. He is also among the top four world players and was the youngest Mosconi Trophy winner at twenty-one. He also won the world number 1 ranking, the highest for the sport.
Max Lechner wins the 2022 US Open Pool Championship
Max Lechner, a 21 year-old German player, was named the 2022 US Open Pool Championship winner. After a tight final frame, he won by four points. Sanchez Ruiz, playing for Colombia, committed a crucial foul on Lechner’s third shot. Ko had the opportunity to lose time but Lechner managed to win in a match that seemed to be ending in no time.
Las Vegas will host the tournament. The $300,000.00 prize will be awarded to the US Open winner. The event features a large Filipino contingent. Both Dennis Orcollo (finalist) and Carlo Biado (quarterfinalist) advanced to the next round. They will take on Francisco Sanchez Ruiz as well as Ko Ping Chung for the semifinals.
Max Lechner is the champion with the longest tenure
Every year, the U.S. Open 9 Ball Championship is a professional pool tournament for men. The event was founded in 1976 and is one of the most prestigious titles in the sport. The winner receives a green blazer, and is eligible to enter future US Open tournaments. A tournament for women is also part of the US Open. 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 and is contested by the best players in the world. The world champion is the winner. With more than 2,000 players, the US Open is the most prestigious tournament in the world. This tournament is dominated by professional players and qualifies primarily by players from the United States.