Francisco Sanchez Ruiz etched his name into US Open history once again, defeating Robbie Capito 13-12 in a dramatic hill-hill thriller to become a two-time US Open champion.

Francisco Sanchez Ruiz and Robbie Capito will battle it out for US Open glory tomorrow, with Ruiz chasing a historic second crown and Capito bidding to become the latest first-time champion as the 2026 US Open reaches its grand finale in Frisco, Texas.

The World Nineball Tour heads to Frisco, Texas this August for the 49th US Open Pool Championship, with 256 players competing for one of the most prestigious titles in professional pool at the brand-new home of Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco. With a $500,000 prize fund, 16 former US Open champions in the field and the world’s best players battling across six days, the 2026 US Open promises to be a historic week for Nineball. Here’s everything you need to know ahea

The 2026 US Open Pool Championship final is set for a major television showcase this August, with ESPN2 broadcasting the climax of the championship live on 30 August. The full tournament will also be available to fans across the USA and Latin America on ESPN+ from Frisco, Texas.