🎱 A Final for the Ages in Jeddah
In a gripping showdown at the 2025 World Pool Championship, Carlo Biado emerged victorious, defeating Fedor Gorst 15–13 in the race-to-15 final at the iconic Green Halls in Jeddah. Biado established an early lead, building a commanding 9–2 advantage, only for Gorst to storm back to level the match at 9–9. In a breathtaking finish, the seasoned Filipino player regained control and edged over the line to secure the championship. At 41, Biado has now added a second world title to his résumé, trading blows with world-class adversaries and silencing a packed Filipino crowd with his poise under pressure.
🔍 Tournament Format & Prize Details
Prize fund totalled $1,000,000, with $250,000 awarded to the winner, and tiered payouts for finalists and semi-finalists. The tournament featured 128 players—double-elimination races to 9 in Stage 1, narrowing to single-elimination races to 11 from the Last 64, culminating in the final race to 15.
🌍 The Filipino Show of Strength
Filipino players dominated the field throughout the event. With seven names reaching the last 16, the Finals showdown featuring two Filipino stars underscored their country’s growing influence in the sport.
🏆 What This Win Means for Biado
Carlo Biado becomes only one of a few players to claim the World Pool Championship more than once, joining an elite circle. The victory also denies Gorst his back-to-back title goal, stopping him one step short of joining Earl Strickland as a multi-year champion
✅ Sources
Matchroom coverage on rival finalists and field dominance
Arab News recap and headline result report
Tournament structure and prize pool breakdown from Liquipedia and official details