Vietnam’s leading player, Duong Quoc Hoang reached a career-defining milestone in 2026 when he captured the Premier League Pool title — his maiden Matchroom major crown — becoming the first Vietnamese player in history to win a Matchroom major. He first announced himself on the international scene by defeating then-defending World Nineball Champion Shane Van Boening in the last 16 of the 2023 World Pool Championship.

Nicknamed ‘The Martian’, Hoang is adored in his home nation of Vietnam, delivering his first title for his fans at the 2023 Scottish Open.