FOURTEEN FORMER CHAMPIONS RETURN AS DRAW CONFIRMED FOR 2025 LIVESB.IO US OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP

The stage is set for the 2025 LiveSB.io US Open Pool Championship, with fourteen former champions confirmed in the draw and ready to battle for the sport’s most historic title. Leading the elite field is defending champion Fedor Gorst, who returns determined to retain his crown against a stacked line-up of past winners and hungry challengers.

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The full draw for the World Nineball Tour’s most prestigious Major – the US Open Pool Championship has been confirmed, with action set to take place from 18–23 August at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey.

With a field of 256 players representing 50 countries — including 94 Americans — and an increased $500,000 prize fund, this year’s edition is poised to deliver one of the most competitive and star-studded US Opens in history.

Selected First Round Matches
Fedor Gorst (USA) v Reginald Jackson (USA)
Shane Van Boening (USA) v Adam Sisneros (USA)
Earl Strickland (USA) v Felix Vogel (GER)
Carlo Biado (PHI) v Jason Munro (CAN)
Jayson Shaw (GBR) v Barry West Jr (USA)
Jeremy Jones (USA) v Shane Wolford (USA)
Wojciech Szewczyk (POL) v Corey Deuel (USA)
Lo Ho Sum (HKG) v Roberto Gomez (PHI)
Aloysius Yapp (SGP) v Joseph Blyler (USA)
Johann Chua (PHI) v Floro Ritarita (USA)

View the full draw now at www.wntlivescores.com

Defending US Open champion and current World No.1 Fedor Gorst begins his title defence against fellow American Reginald Jackson, while five-time champion Shane Van Boening launches his campaign to claim a record-breaking sixth title against Adam Sisneros.

Pool icon Earl Strickland, also a five-time US Open winner, faces a compelling opening-round clash with rising German prospect and two-time Junior Open champion Felix Vogel — a match that’s sure to capture global attention.

Reigning World Champion and former US Open titleholder Carlo Biado will take on Canadian contender Jason Munro, while British star and last year’s Mosconi Cup MVP Jayson Shaw returns to Atlantic City to begin his campaign against Barry West Jr.

Elsewhere, former US Open champion Jeremy Jones is set for a tough all-American encounter with ex-Mosconi Cup teammate Shane Wolford, and Poland’s Wojciech Szewczyk opens against veteran US pro Corey Deuel.

Elsewhere, fans can look forward to exciting matchups including Lo Ho Sum versus Roberto Gomez, Aloysius Yapp versus Joseph Blyler, and Hanoi Open champion Johann Chua against Floro Ritarita.

With a 256-player field of legends and emerging stars, the 2025 US Open promises six days of pure drama, skill, and world-class competition.

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The full draw for the 2025 LiveSB.io US Open Pool Championship can be found at www.wntlivescores.com

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