World Pool Championships 2025, July 21-26, Jeddah

It's crazy to think, despite the age difference between them and the difference of tenure in the game, that Biado seems more hungry to win this than Gorst does.
 
Where would Fedor be without the jump cue?
He is so good with it that it is definitely an edge over the competition.
If jump cues are banned tomorrow, I don’t think that he would stay at the top
 
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jbart65 said:
The issue is not whether players would prefer to play in a packed house. They would, and so would we fans.

It’s just not going to happen in Jedda. That’s the reality. So I don’t see any purpose to constant complaining even though I agree 100%. I don’t like to see these players toil in obscurity, either.

In any case, I would contend the money is more than enough to motivate the players, and it is. I can see them feeling the pressure. And I can feel the tension thru my TV even without fans.

If I were a player, given how little money they earn, I’d rather get a shot at winning $250,000 before a sparse crowd than win $30,000 (now $50,000) before a fuller house. It can be a life-changing sum for a pool player.

Let’s be realistic too. Only the Mosconi and Hanoi regularly get big crowds. The U.S. Open does pretty good, too.

I am just going to enjoy watching the players play and not worry or fret about things I can’t control. MR signed a 10-year deal with Saudi Arabia to host the WPC.
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Yes, well said.

FYI, every single major played in the United States draws very well year after year, including the International Open. I'm curious to see what kind of attendance the Florida Open, just ten days away, will bring.
 
Fedor squarely in his B game. And he can very often win from that position if he blows position and saves it with recovery shots, jumps, and tactical play. Carlo started on his B game but you can see sparks of that A game engine revving up. And if it gets to a full roar, Fedor is going to have the best view in the world of Carlo lifting the trophy. Fedor needs to find his A game very quick.
 
skogstokig said:
no. he should try a discipline without jump cues, like one pocket or banks. bet he would play like crap
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Are you serious? You cannot be this uninformed. 🤦‍♂️ this has to be the dumbest comment ever on AZ and you've got some stiff competition.

He has won the banks and 1 pckt 3 of the last 4 years at derby city along with a 9 ball win and master of the table 3 of the last 4 years.

I see it was sarcasm lol
 
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