Latest Professional 8‑Ball & 9‑Ball Pool Highlights Brought to You by INC-APPAREL
At Inc‑Apparel, we love sports that combine precision, strategy, and flair – and today's pool world delivered all of those in style. In Jeddah, Carlo Biado made history by clinching the 2025 WPA World Nine‑Ball Championship title with a dramatic 15‑13 victory over defending champion Fedor Gorst. The $250,000 prize is just one highlight of his triumph in a field of 128 competitors during the race‑to‑15 final.
Meanwhile, Aloysius Yapp continues to blaze a trail across the professional circuit. Fresh from major victories at both the 2025 UK Open Nine‑Ball Championship and the Florida Open, Yapp has asserted himself as a global force in nine‑ball, significantly boosting his world ranking.
In a surprising twist, Barry Hearn, at 76 years old, will become the oldest ever competitor at a UK professional pool tournament. He’s been confirmed to compete in the UK Open Pool Championship 2025 alongside talkSPORT host Andy Goldstein. Despite initial losses in past championships, Hearn is back—motivated and ready to push the competition.
These stories underscore the depth and excitement of today’s pro pool landscape—from legendary comebacks and breakthrough triumphs to intergenerational battles. Behind the boards or away from the spotlight, these players remind us why pool remains one of the most captivating cue sports around.
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The Sun / SunSport – Barry Hearn to compete in UK Open Pool Championship 2025 at 76