🌍 Welcome to Jeddah – Where Pool’s Best Compete
The 2025 World Pool Championship has landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, drawing elite players from across the globe for one of the sport’s biggest titles. Organised by Matchroom Pool, the tournament promises high pressure, high skill, and high drama.
As of now, the single-elimination format has kicked off, with dozens of contenders already knocked out and early favourites making their presence known.
🧨 Latest Results – Key Highlights So Far
Defending champion Francisco Sanchez Ruiz is safely through the opening rounds, looking to retain his title.
Shane Van Boening, a former champ, continues his comeback with a solid win in the round of 64.
Jayson Shaw was knocked out early in a shock upset by American outsider Tyler Styer.
Eklent Kaçi and Albin Ouschan have both looked sharp, cruising through their early matches with consistent play and big breaks.
Local favourite Abdullah Al-Shammari pulled off a narrow win in front of an electric home crowd.
📖 Official source: matchroompool.com/news
📌 What’s Next?
As the tournament moves toward the round of 16, the following names are ones to watch:
Ruiz vs. Filler could be a classic
Van Boening meets Ouschan in a likely quarter-final
Wojciech Szewczyk continues to quietly advance with steady wins
Expect tighter races, golden breaks, and hill-hill thrillers over the coming days.
All views expressed in this blog are our own. Match results and summaries are based on publicly available coverage as of July 23rd, 2025. For official updates, visit matchroompool.com or the tournament’s broadcasting partner.