Identifying the most anticipated billiards matchups at Hanoi

01/10/2025 20:33:00 sport

The Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2025, the largest international billiards event in Vietnam, will be held from October 7 to 12 at the My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena, with a total prize fund of $200,000.

The draw for the Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2025

The event attracts 256 players from various countries, including 67 Vietnamese representatives, promising high-level matches and an exciting experience for fans.

The tournament continues to gather world stars like Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Fedor Gorst, Jayson Shaw, Carlo Biado, and the reigning champion Johann Chua, who will defend his title against strong challengers. Matches promise to be intense, where victory may be decided by a perfectly executed shot.

Notable matchups at the Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2025 - Photo: Vietnam Billiards Promotion

The host Vietnamese team carries many hopes, especially Duong Quoc Hoang – a Quang Ninh native with proven international skill, along with players Nguyen Anh Tuan, Dang Thanh Kien, Bui Truong An, and Luong Duc Thien. With home advantage and enthusiastic crowd support, the Vietnamese players are expected to create surprises.

Upcoming key matches include: Johann Chua vs Ivica Putnik, Fedor Gorst vs Wang Ming, Carlo Biado vs Krit Chanlongboot, Aloysius Yapp vs Nguyen Bao Chau, Jayson Shaw vs Abdullah Alshammari, Francisco Sánchez Ruiz vs Bui Trung Nguyen, Duong Quoc Hoang vs Kuo Hsuan Wei, Nguyen Anh Tuan vs Nguyen Quang Huy.

Hanoi Open Pool is more than a tournament; it is a true billiards festival, offering a lively atmosphere, thrilling confrontations, and rare chances for fans to learn from the world’s best players. The event further boosts Vietnam’s position on the international billiards stage and creates unforgettable moments for the community that loves this strategic sport.