World No.1 Fedor Gorst’s bid to defend his crown remains on course as he booked his spot in a third consecutive US Open semi-final, joining fellow champions Aloysius Yapp, Johann Chua, and Ko Pin Yi in a star-studded final four.

World No.1 Fedor Gorst made a commanding start to his US Open Pool Championship title defence with two dominant day one wins, as he bids to become only the fifth player in history to retain the crown.

World No.1 Fedor Gorst began his campaign at the 2025 LiveSB.io Florida Open Pool Championship in style, joining a stacked field featuring reigning world champion Carlo Biado, five-time US Open champions Earl Strickland and Shane Van Boening, all aiming to etch their names into the history books of this brand-new title.

Defending champion Fedor Gorst and former title-holder Carlo Biado are set for a thrilling showdown in the 2025 World Pool Championship final—marking the third time each has reached the sport’s biggest stage. With both players chasing history, all eyes will be on a contest that promises drama, legacy, and world-class pool.

Fedor Gorst’s title defence gathered real momentum on Day Four of the 2025 World Pool Championship, as the reigning champion battled past Jonas Souto and Max Lechner to reach the Last 16 in Jeddah—where he joins a field now dominated by Filipino stars, with an astonishing seven players from the Philippines advancing.

Fedor Gorst kickstarted his campaign with a commanding 9-3 victory in his opening match against young star Sam Henderson, securing his spot in the next round of the 2025 World Pool Championship.

The draw has been confirmed for the 2025 World Pool Championship – the sport’s most prestigious title – taking place from 21–26 July at the Green Halls in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, returning for its second consecutive year in the Kingdom.

Fedor Gorst has won the 47th US Open Pool Championship at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, after defeating five-time US Open champion in a hi