Published by: Reiven Presbetero
Date Published: March 18, 2026
Time Published: 3:26 PM
Cue artist Carlo Biado captured the 2026 US Open One-Pocket
Championship after outplaying fellow Filipino Roland Garcia, 5–1, in an
all-Filipino final held March 13–14, 2026 at Griff's Bar & Billiards in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
Biado opened the match with authority in Rack 1, showcasing
elite cue-ball control and locking Garcia in tough defensive positions before
capitalizing on a clean scoring opportunity to draw first blood, 1–0.
Garcia answered back in Rack 2 with a composed and
methodical approach, winning a safety exchange and converting a crucial shot to
even the match at 1–1.
In Rack 3, Biado shifted momentum back in his favor,
punishing a slight opening from Garcia with a smooth multi-ball run and precise
positioning to regain the lead, 2–1.
The turning point came in Rack 4, a marathon safety battle
that tested both players’ patience and precision, where Biado eventually gained
control of the table and cleared key balls to stretch his lead to 3–1.
With momentum fully on his side, Biado dominated Rack 5
through calculated bank shots and airtight defense, keeping Garcia from
mounting any comeback and moving to the hill at 4–1.
Sensing victory, Biado stayed composed in Rack 6, executing
a clinical finish by cleaning up the remaining balls to secure a commanding 5–1
win and complete an undefeated run in the tournament.
Following his triumph, Biado expressed pride in bringing
another international title to the Philippines, saying, “It means everything to
me. I’m so proud to bring this trophy home to the Philippines.”
The marathon final capped a grueling multi-day campaign in
the prestigious Predator-sponsored US Open event, where Biado displayed nerves
of steel, tactical brilliance, and championship composure against one of his
toughest rivals on the table.
REFERENCES:
[1] AZBilliards. (2026). Biado goes undefeated to claim
final Predator US Open title, downing Garcia in One Pocket final.
https://www.azbilliards.com/biado-goes-undefeated-to.../
[2] 77 Billiards. (2026, March 14). Carlo Biado wins 2026
US Open 1-Pocket Championship.
https://77billiards.com/.../carlo-biado-wins-2026-us.../
[3] Cua, A.J. (2026, March 15). Biado beats Garcia in
all-Filipino US Open final.
https://www.manilatimes.net/.../biado-beats.../2300130
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