Pijus Labutis finally broke through to claim his first-ever Matchroom major title at the 2025 Hanoi Open, after years of knocking on the door of victory. The Lithuanian star showcased his resilience and class on the world stage, cementing his place among the elite of the World Nineball Tour.

Labutis continues to impress in 2025, having also reached the semi-finals of the European Open Pool Championship—his second Matchroom Major semi-final—before his triumph in Hanoi. Earlier that year, he captured his first WNT Ranking title at the Mezz Hill-Hill Estonia Open.

In 2024, Labutis delivered a string of standout performances, including a 3rd-place finish at the UK Open, runner-up honours at the Super Billiards Expo Open Nineball Championship, 3rd place at the Spanish Open, and 5th at the PRP Nineball Open, underlining his remarkable consistency and steady rise on tour.