Petri Makkonen stunned the World Nineball Tour in 2024 with a breakout run to the semi-finals of the UK Open Pool Championship, announcing himself as a serious contender on the global stage. The Finnish star has carried that momentum into 2025, coming within touching distance of a maiden WNT title after reaching the final of the Taom V10 Open. Known for his smooth stroke and calm under pressure, Makkonen is quickly becoming a name to watch in every event he enters.