The World Pool Masters 2023 was a thrilling tournament that took place from May 10th to May 13th in Las Vegas. Some of the world’s best pool players gathered to battle it out for the title, and the competition did not disappoint. Here are the results of the tournament, broken down by round.
Last 16 – Race to 9
The Last 16 matches were played as a race to 9, and they produced some exciting moments. Here are the results:
| Match# | Date | Match-Ups | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 10th, May | Joshua Filler vs Niels Feijen | 5-9 |
| 2 | Wed 10th, May | Max Lechner vs Mohammad Soufi | 9-4 |
| 3 | Thu 11th, May | Mario He vs Alexander Kazakis | 9-5 |
| 4 | Thu 11th, May | Albin Ouschan vs Eklent Kaci | 7-9 |
| 5 | Thu 11th, May | Shane Van Boening vs David Alcaide | 9-6 |
| 6 | Thu 11th, May | Jayson Shaw vs Pin Yi Ko | 1-9 |
| 7 | Thu 11th, May | Wiktor Zielinski vs Xiao Huai Zheng | 9-6 |
| 8 | Thu 11th, May | Francisco Sánchez Ruiz vs James Aranas | 7-9 |
Quarterfinals – Race to 11
The Quarterfinals were played as a race to 11 and featured some intense matches. Here are the results:
| Match# | Date | Match-Ups | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fri 12th, May | Niels Feijen vs Max Lechner | 11-6 |
| 10 | Fri 12th, May | Mario He vs Eklent Kaci | 10-11 |
| 11 | Fri 12th, May | Shane Van Boening vs Pin Yi Ko | 7-11 |
| 12 | Fri 12th, May | Wiktor Zielinski vs James Aranas | 10-11 |
Semifinals – Race to 11
The Semifinals were also played as a race to 11, and they featured some of the tournament’s most exciting matches. Here are the results:
| Match# | Date | Match-Ups | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Sat 13th, May | Niels Feijen vs Eklent Kaci | 10-11 |
| 14 | Sat 13th, May | Pin Yi Ko vs James Aranas | 11-9 |
Final – Race to 13
The Final was played as a race to 13, and it was the culmination of an exciting tournament. Here are the results:
| Match# | Date | Match-Ups | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Sat 13th, May | Eklent Kaci vs Pin Yi Ko | 5-13 |
Pin Yi Ko emerged as the winner of the World Pool Masters 2023, taking home the trophy and the title of champion. It was a well-deserved victory for Ko, who played some incredible pool throughout the tournament.
Conclusion
The World Pool Masters 2023 was a fantastic tournament that showcased some of the best pool players in the world. It was full of surprises, upsets, and intense matches, and it was a joy to watch from start to finish. Congratulations to Pin Yi Ko for emerging as the champion, and we can’t wait to see what the next World Pool Masters has in store.