Nine-ball

As the World Pool Championship 2023 set to take place in Kielce, Poland from February 1-5 draws closer, we asked some of the games key voices to get their predictions for the Nineball year. We cover everything from predicting the World Champion, to identifying the most likely winner of a Matchroom event, identifying the Breakthrough Star, and determining the World No.1 by December. Hear from Jeremy Jones, Karl Boyes as well as commentators Phil Yates and Michael McMullen plus Billiard Digest editor Michael Panozzo for their predictions, and get ready for a thrilling Nineball year!

What to expect in Nineball 2023?

2023 is sure to be an exciting year for Nineball, with the World Pool Championship taking place in Poland and the Mosconi Cup returning to Las Vegas. Experts predict that Joshua Filler will become the World Champion, Jayson Shaw will finally win a Matchroom event, Wiktor Zielinski will be the Breakthrough Star, and either Joshua Filler or Skyler Woodward will be the World No.1 by December. Technology is also playing an increasingly important role in Nineball, with advancements in ball tracking and shot analysis, as well as tools such as pool table simulators, 3D printing and virtual reality systems. Nineball is becoming more popular than ever, and with the many advances in technology, the game is more accessible than ever. 2023 is sure to be a thrilling year for Nineball fans!

Predicted Changes in Nineball 2023

• Predictions state that Joshua Filler will become the World Champion.
• Experts expect Jayson Shaw to finally win a Matchroom event.
• Predictions indicate that Wiktor Zielinski will be the Breakthrough Star.
• Experts predict that Europe’s Mosconi Cup team will include Filler, Ouschan, Sanchez-Ruiz, Shaw and potentially 20 additional players.
• USA’s Mosconi Cup team is predicted to include Van Boening, Woodward, Thorpe, Styer and up to three or four possible others.
• Predictions state that Joshua Filler will be the Star Player of the Season.
• Predictions suggest that Joshua Filler or Skyler Woodward will become the World No.1 by December.

Impact of Technology on Nineball

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in Nineball, with advances in ball tracking and shot analysis allowing players to hone their skills more precisely and quickly. Engineers and designers are using new tools such as pool table simulators and 3D printing to create customized equipment and practice tools. Developers are creating virtual reality systems and augmented reality apps to give players a more immersive experience. Players are also participating in virtual tournaments as an alternative way to compete. Streaming services are making it easy for fans to watch tournaments from anywhere in the world. All of these advancements are making Nineball more accessible and enjoyable, and are sure to shape the future of the game.

Popularity of Nineball

Nineball has been steadily gaining in popularity in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. With the World Pool Championship taking place in Poland and the Mosconi Cup set to return to Las Vegas, there will be plenty of opportunities for players and fans to enjoy the game. The sport’s increasing visibility on television and online is also helping to draw more people to the sport. With the many advances in technology, the game is more accessible than ever, and its growing popularity is sure to make 2023 an exciting year for Nineball.

Final thoughts

Nineball is a game that continues to evolve, and 2023 is sure to be no exception. With the World Pool Championship and the Mosconi Cup on the horizon, as well as predictions for the World Champion and Breakthrough Star, there is much to look forward to. Technology is also playing an increasingly important role in the game, with advancements in ball tracking and shot analysis, as well as tools such as pool table simulators, 3D printing and virtual reality systems. Nineball is becoming more popular than ever, making 2023 a thrilling year for Nineball fans.

Over 30 global events will feature in the 2023 Nine-ball World Rankings, making it the largest calendar of Nine-ball events to date. With new and existing partnerships, ranking events will take place in all corners of the world, offering players from all backgrounds the opportunity to compete for vital ranking points and the chance to become champion of the world. The schedule will kick off with back-to-back events in the USA, and will feature Matchroom’s flagship events, including the World Pool Championship 2023 and the World Pool Masters, as well as new events such as the Asian Open and the English Open. With a transparent, ambitious, and unified plan, Matchroom Pool continues to offer more opportunities to players worldwide, making 2023 an exciting year for Nine-ball.

The schedule will kick off with back-to-back events in the USA, beginning with the Turning Stone Classic XXXIV (January 5-8) in Verona, NY, and followed by the Diamond Derby City Classic Nine-ball Division (25-28 January) in Indiana. The first blue-ribbon event on the schedule will be the World Pool Championship 2023, set to take place in Kielce, Poland from February 1-5, where the best 128 players on the Nine-ball World Rankings will compete for a slice of the $325,000 prize fund and the chance to become the champion of the world.

Matchroom’s flagship events will be the backbone of the 2023 schedule, alongside UK broadcast partner Sky Sports. The World Pool Masters will take place from May 6-9, followed by the UK Open (May 30 to June 4). Spain will look to defend their World Cup of Pool crown from June 20-25, while Premier League Pool will return with Albin Ouschan gunning for the crown for a third straight year. The European Open will get underway at Hotel Esperanto in Fulda, Germany from August 8-13, followed by the historic US Open Pool Championship at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City (September 25-30).

For the first time, Matchroom will also launch two new multi-table open events in 2023, including the inaugural Asian Open and the English Open, each boasting a total prize fund of $200,000, 256-size player fields, and worldwide television exposure. Additionally, two new Juniors events will be launched alongside the SVB Junior Open, with more details to come in the new year.

Matchroom further underlines its commitment to providing opportunities for players worldwide by launching a new strategic partnership with Asian Pool Promotions, which will launch the Nine-ball Asian Tour. Working with Matchroom, the APP will offer players across Asia and beyond the chance to compete for vital ranking points with events in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong-China, Thailand, and Chinese Taipei in 2023.

The schedule will also feature events from EuroTour and the Balkan Tour, providing players with even more opportunities to earn ranking points. The 2023 Mosconi Cup will be the highlight of the schedule, as the USA looks to snatch the trophy back from Europe’s hands for the first time since 2019.

Conclusion

The schedule for the 2023 Nine-ball World Rankings promises to be exciting and competitive with at least 30 ranking events happening worldwide, giving players more chances than ever to earn points and vie for the title of World Champion.