Published by: Jadelynn Arnigo
Date Published: July 30, 2025
Time Published: 9:22 AM
The Black tiger roared once again.
Carlo "Black Tiger" Biado of the Philippines made a wonderful upset and became the two-time 9-ball champion, as he clinched the World Pool Championship (WPC) 9-ball trophy against the world number one and defending champion Fedor Gorst of the United States of America, 15-13, in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, July 27 (Philippine time).
This is Biado's third finals appearance and his 2nd 9-ball championship, as he took home the Philippines' fifth WPC trophy, cementing his legacy together with Filipino legends Efren Reyes, Djanggo Bustamante, and Ronnie Alcano.
Biado cleared nine racks in a row from rack 3 to rack 12, after Gorst missed the thin 5-ball cut at the upper left corner in the third rack.
"I am so happy because I am a two-time world champion now and I bring the trophy going home to the Philippines," said Biado.
"This finals is an unforgettable game, because Fedor is one of the best players in the world," he added.
In a test of mastery, Biado collapsed in a safety battle at the 3-ball against Gorst in rack 12, giving Gorst the opportunity for a comeback trail; ending Biado's hot streak, 9-3.
Biado has a chance to end Gorst's momentum in rack 16, as he delivered a dry break and an open table for Biado, but Biado unexpectedly missed the 2-ball because of too much right spin on the cue ball in preparation for the 3-ball, 9-7.
Rack 22 was the hardest rack for Biado; Gorst left him a covered shot on the 2-ball, but Biado executed a magnificent jumpshot.
After that, Biado potted a really tough cut shot on the 7-ball that is really prone to scratch, and lastly, Biado finished the rack with a one-rail bank shot on the 8-ball, 13-9.
Biado, in the rack 23, scratched the ball on the break; that allowed Gorst to clear the table and catch his way up to Biado.
Gorst showed his mastery of the game in the rack 24, as he successfully potted the 2-9 combination, 11-13.
Gorst tied the match in rack 26, as Biado was called for a foul after Gorst's lucky safety on the 2-ball, 13-13.
The trophy slipped in Gorst's hands as he again delivered a dry break in rack 27 that put Biado in the hill, 14-13.
In rack 28, Biado is determined to finish it all and potted the 1 and 6 ball on the break, and then ended the match with a majestic run-out, 15-13.
Biado received a 250,000 US dollar prize pool, the biggest prize pool yet in the history of the World Pool Championships.
REFERENCES:
Matchroom Pool. (2025, July 27). [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/zKY8-Q7laO0?si=ZaO6kp2BGClpwxNK
Matchroom Pool. (2025, July 27). [Video]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BFf9vLPvz/
Spin.ph. (2025, July 27). Carlo Biado nips world No. 1 Gorst to reclaim World Pool title. Spin.ph. https://www.spin.ph/.../carlo-biado-beats-gorst-to-become...
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