2024 World Pool Championship

[Bob Jewett]

Gorst latest 13th 800 to join the ghostly gallery on losers side. Except for Albin Ignacio and Oi, all rest lost to weaker opponents , sub 800s

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Gorst's opponent, Mustafa Alnar, didn't miss (much) and had two nines on the break. I don't recall hearing of him before. He's a FargoRate 758 and won about $12,000 last year.

 

[sjm]

I know it is a bit early, but I like what I'm seeing to this point. The arena looks great, the pace of play is fan-friendly, and the field is so tough that everybody is vulnerable. Whoever hoists the trophy later this week will have really earned it.

Matchroom's policy of bringing major events to more and more countries will do a lot of good in our sport. In 2023, beneficiaries of this policy included Poland, Spain and Vietnam, while in 2024, Matchroom is bringing top level pool to each of Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Morocco. These efforts will continue to generate greater interest in pro pool worldwide.

 

[spartan]

Losers side matches remaining
Loser goes home with $1000. Winner plays loser qualification match for last 64- if lose tomorrow $2000
Will be 96 players left end of today

 

[DaWizard]

Round 2 is already full of elite matchups

 

[BeiberLvr]

Probably not a surprise, but only the 6 names not highlighted won their first round match.

 

[skogstokig]

Gorst's opponent, Mustafa Alnar, didn't miss (much) and had two nines on the break. I don't recall hearing of him before. He's a FargoRate 758 and won about $12,000 last year.

i think he beat biado in the scottish open too

 

[smiling_Hans]

Hope the USA guys do well.

 

[cbi1000]

So where’s the line? If the drug cartels want in is it just capitalism? How about child traffickers money? Your response showcases the point I made in the last sentence of the post you quoted. That as long as it facilitates a pro pool tour, many here and in the pool world are willing to look past or downplay anything, you don’t care where the money comes from.

Exactly.
Murder someone in your embassy…..

 

[BeiberLvr]

Is Karl Gnadeberg (18) the younger player in the event?

 

[skogstokig]

Is Karl Gnadeberg (18) the younger player in the event?

possibly, if romppanen or manas isn't younger

 

[SBC]

I still have faith in Skylar. He just needs that break through. If what I've read about Tyler's work ethic is true, then I doubt he'll ever be 'the guy'. ...Meaning the man plays/practices endlessly. If you are dedicating that much of your life to be proficient in something and you haven't notably progressed over the course of years, then you may have just hit that ceiling.

Sky is 27....so if he was going to be world class...he's on a short clock.

 

[SBC]

250k first prize
Literally nobody watching in the stands on live stream

 

[BeiberLvr]

250k first prize
Literally nobody watching in the stands on live stream

Typical for a MR event. But it's still early stages and no big names on the TV tables.

 

[Badpenguin]

Typical for a MR event. But it's still early stages and no big names on the TV tables.

No big names? Today they've had SVB, John Morra/AJ Manas, Carlo Biado, Bernie Regalario, and about to have Fedor Gorst. Those aren't exactly nobodies.

 

[mjantti]

Gorst's opponent, Mustafa Alnar, didn't miss (much) and had two nines on the break. I don't recall hearing of him before. He's a FargoRate 758 and won about $12,000 last year.

Mustafa has played since he was a kid, participating in several European Championships junior level. He is a solid player and has won several top players by a large margin and seems to be due. If I remember correctly, he put a 6-pack on Sniegocki(?) in 8-ball WC last fall in Austria. Not steady enough yet to finish really high so far, perhaps this year will be his break through?
Edit: And he's a nice young man as well, very friendly.

 

[mjantti]

possibly, if romppanen or manas isn't younger

Riku Romppanen is 16 or 17 max.

 

[SA96]

What are people expecting?

The Saudi fans didn't turn up for the latest snooker event. They are definitely not turning up for pool.

 

[DaWizard]

From Reddit: this picture Matchroom posted makes it look like these are their names

 

[BlueRaider]

Sky is 27....so if he was going to be world class...he's on a short clock.

He's 31. Tyler is 29. I don't think the clock has run out on either of them but IMO they both need some kind of an edge moving forward beyond simply hoping "it's their time" at one of these events. The competition is just too strong.

Sky is 811 Fargo, which is crazy strong, but just looking at the top 100, it seems like there's a world of difference between that and 830+ in terms of being in contention for majors. But how do you actually improve beyond 811 Fargo? Adding those 20 points to elevate your game into world-class level from simply elite probably seems impossible when you already play almost perfectly.

 

[BasementDweller]

I still have faith in Skylar. He just needs that break through. If what I've read about Tyler's work ethic is true, then I doubt he'll ever be 'the guy'. ...Meaning the man plays/practices endlessly. If you are dedicating that much of your life to be proficient in something and you haven't notably progressed over the course of years, then you may have just hit that ceiling.

Agree about Tyler. That's where the constant practice can get someone IF they don't have a coach or another top player in their corner that they trust to help them tweak things. Pool is such a fine details game that I think even at the highest levels, a very minor tweak can help a player progress.