2023 World Pool Championship, Kielce, Poland

[ALT_ESV]

FSR couldn't kick in the Final 9 ball. I saw it with my own eyes!

 

[KAP1976]

Mohammed Soufi made a few fans this week for sure.

 

[Roy Steffensen]

Mohammad Soufi was a joy to watch. Brought excitement into this event!

Congrats to Francisco Sanchez Ruiz with the greatest title of them all! What an outstanding and phenomenal player.

 

[BeiberLvr]

FSR went straight Super Saiyan with his celebration.

 

[skogstokig]

brilliant players both of them, but over the distance FSR was strong favorite. well done!

 

[jalapus logan]

Congrats to the Spanish Italian!!!!

 

[rjb1168]

Congratulations FSR!

 

[telinoz]

FSR is top notch.

Second or third favourite for me after Fedor Gorst.

Well run event.

 

[Brookeland Bill]

Jeremy Jones can't commentate this match properly...purely on the fact that Soufi takes the opposite of the 'Correct Shot' everytime.

Jones is “Mr. Know it all”.

 

[BeiberLvr]

Just a couple of years ago, it looked like Filler was going to run away with being the best in the world.

Now I'd rank the top 4 as

FSR
Gorst
Shane
Filler

 

[AtLarge]

Some stats on the Stage 2, Table1 matches are now available here: https://forums.azbilliards.com/thre...ool-championship-9-ball-february-2023.551186/

 

[AtLarge]

"marco he"

Yeah, I think we could do without Michael Buffer imitators at the Matchroom events (or anywhere else).

 

[Nostroke]

Not round here de dont.

what redneck area is that?

 

[iusedtoberich]

Just a couple of years ago, it looked like Filler was going to run away with being the best in the world.

Now I'd rank the top 4 as

FSR
Gorst
Shane
Filler

I think when there is a new kid on the block, they are super hot one or two years. Then they become “normal hot” the remainder of their careers. Shane, Filler, Archer, Both Ko’s, Wu (2005), etc. Still head and shoulders above the rest of the pack when “normal hot”.

 

[Island Drive]

Don't forget Shaw....

 

[Bob Jewett]

Here are the highlights of the finals:

 

[alphadog]

what redneck area is that?

Yo mommas

 

[SBC]

What an awesome event

Seeing the Syrian power slamming in balls against Alban Ouschan was crazy.

Then he outright beat Mario He.

Had it 7 to 7 vs FSR.

Mstchroom production was top notch.

 

[SBC]

I think when there is a new kid on the block, they are super hot one or two years. Then they become “normal hot” the remainder of their careers. Shane, Filler, Archer, Both Ko’s, Wu (2005), etc. Still head and shoulders above the rest of the pack when “normal hot”.

Thinking FSR and Fedor are the new elite.
Especially Fedor who makes it look easy.

 

[sjm]

Let's dream a little. If FSR wins at the Rio later this month, he'll be the reigning World 8-ball, World 9-ball and World 10-ball champion. What a historic run he's on. Sit back and enjoy the show.