In a stunning display of skill and determination, Fedor Gorst has claimed the top position on the World Nineball Tour rankings. His victory at the World Pool Championship, held at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has catapulted him from No. 2 to No. 1. This achievement is further underscored by a historic first prize of $250,000, bringing his total earnings from ranking events to a staggering $398,411—the highest in the tour’s history.
Reflecting on his achievement, Gorst expressed his elation: “Being both the World Champion and the top-ranked player in the world feels overwhelming. This is a tremendous achievement for me—not only reaching number one again but also becoming the youngest player to win multiple World Pool Champion titles. The sense of accomplishment is incredible, and I hope to maintain my position as number one for a long time.”
Eklent Kaçi, who finished as the runner-up in the World Pool Championship, has also made a significant leap in the rankings. He now holds the No. 3 spot on the World Nineball Tour, having earned a prize of $100,000.
Top 10 World Nineball Tour Rankings
- Fedor Gorst (USA) – $398,411
- Francisco Sanchez Ruiz (Spain) – $182,428
- Eklent Kaçi (Albania) – $166,418
- Ko Ping Chung (Chinese Taipei) – $139,278
- Jayson Shaw (Great Britain) – $137,182
- David Alcaide (Spain) – $111,912
- Wiktor Zielinski (Poland) – $105,746
- Joshua Filler (Germany) – $104,366
- Mario He (Austria) – $92,417
- Aloysius Yapp (Singapore) – $91,850
Players will have the opportunity to gain further ranking points at the upcoming European Open Championship, set to take place in Fulda, Germany, from August 6-11 at the Hotel Esperanto.