Ko Ping-Chung Triumphs as Champion of the 2025 WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship

In the final of the 2025 WPA Men's 10-Ball World Championship in Vietnam, Chinese Taipei's Ko Ping-Chung clashed with Greek legend Alex Kazakis in an intense battle. After four fiercely contested racks, Ko Ping-Chung emerged victorious with a 3-1 match win, lifting the champion's trophy, while Kazakis secured the runner-up position.

The first rack saw Ko dominate with precise cueing and a table run, sweeping it 4-0. Kazakis found some rhythm in the second, but Ko maintained steady control to secure a 4-2 win. Kazakis fought back powerfully in the third, leveraging tight safety play and crucial long shots to claim it 4-1. The fourth rack evolved into a grueling battle, with the score advancing point by point. Ultimately, Ko held his nerve on match point to clinch the rack 4-3 and seal the championship victory. Alex Kazakis finished as the runner-up.

During the celebratory moment, Mr. Ding Shoulin, Chairman of Yalin Sports Group, took to the stage to present the award, witnessing the champion's glory! As the event sponsor, Yalin Sports Group remains committed to providing more players with a platform to showcase their talent. We offer professional equipment and competition support for professional players, clubs, and enthusiasts, helping them achieve their championship dreams.

The strength of Chinese billiards is reflected not only in the outstanding performances of its players but also in the global influence of its billiard industry. As a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality billiard tables, Yalin Sports Group has sponsored international top-tier billiards events for 17 consecutive years. From designated tables for national team training to the Chengdu World Games and numerous global World Championships, Yalin provides superior competitive support for professional players and enthusiasts through continuous technological innovation and equipment advancement. We firmly believe that better equipment is a vital component of spectacular matches. We will continue to support every passion and witness further possibilities in the sport of billiards.

Next, three major international events are set to take place in quick succession in Indonesia – the WPA Yalin Cup World Men's 8-Ball Championship, the WPA World Men's Doubles 10-Ball Championship, and the WPA World Women's 10-Ball Championship are all poised to begin! Stay tuned to Yalin Billiards for the latest event news and exciting content!

Semifinals Review:

In the semifinals, Ko Ping-Chung defeated Carlo Biado 3-0. Ko established his momentum with his signature powerful break, scattering the balls optimally for high connectivity. His exquisite cue ball control enabled multiple table runs. In contrast, Biado struggled to find form. After a dry break in the first rack, he was consistently on the back foot, making errors on key shots and failing to mount effective counterattacks. Ko controlled the tempo throughout, ultimately whitewashing his opponent to advance to the final, demonstrating all-around prowess in both offensive and defensive aspects.

The other semifinal featured a fierce duel between American "War God" Shane Van Boening and Greek stalwart Alex Kazakis. The match was a tense tug-of-war, level at 2-2. The decisive fifth rack was also tied 3-3, forcing a shootout. The shootout became the ultimate test of nerve and accuracy. Both players remained steady, matching each other through the first 12 rounds. After the 13th round, it became a sudden-death scenario, with Kazakis finally edging out a 13-12 shootout victory.