Carlo Biado etched his name into the history books once again, defeating defending champion Fedor Gorst 15-13 in a gripping finale to claim his second World Pool Championship title—and become the first Filipino player to ever lift the trophy twice.

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 remains firmly on course after the reigning world champion booked his place in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Pool Championship alongside former champion Carlo Biado and rising stars Kledio Kaçi and Bernie Regalario.

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.

Seo Seoa produced the shock of the tournament so far, eliminating two-time World Champion Albin Ouschan to reach the Last 64 stage. As the only female competitor in the field, she now stands just one victory away from making history as the first woman ever to reach the Last 32 of the event.

Johann Chua stormed into the World Pool Championship with a flawless 9–0 whitewash against Mohamed Al-Balkhi, kicking off his title bid in style and showing that the Philippines remains a force in the sport.

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 2025 World Pool Championship will be broadcast live around the world from 21–26 July, with over 50 hours of coverage available through leading global broadcasters including Sky Sports, SSC, Viaplay, and WNT TV.