The European Open Pool Championship is currently underway in Germany, featuring some of the best players in the world. Defending champion David Alcaide from Spain is back to defend his title, facing tough competition from players like Anton Raga from the Philippines, Jayson Shaw from Great Britain, and Joshua Filler from Germany.
The tournament offers a total prize pot of £200,000, with the winner set to take home £30,000. The competition kicked off on August 6 and will conclude on August 11 at the Hotel Esperanto in Fulda.
Some of the notable results from the tournament include Jayson Shaw defeating Darren Appleton 9-3, Fedor Gorst beating Besar Spahiu 9-4, and Anton Raga emerging victorious against Ko Ping Han with a score of 9-7. The event has been filled with intense matches and surprising outcomes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
The tournament schedule includes rounds 1/2, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, with matches starting at 9 am BST every day and running into the evening. The competition features 256 players in a double-elimination format, providing players with multiple chances to progress even after a defeat.
Fans can catch the action live on the Matchroom Pool YouTube channel for the early rounds, while Sky Sports Mix will broadcast coverage from the quarter-finals onwards. With high stakes and fierce competition, the European Open Pool Championship promises thrilling moments and exciting gameplay until the very end.