Hanoi, Oct. 7 -- The Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2025 is taking place in Hanoi from October 7 to 12, gathering 256 cueists from 40 countries.

Now in its third year, the annual 9-ball pool competition is jointly organised by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, Vietcontent, and Matchroom Pool. Having enjoyed two successful editions, the tournament has become one of the most anticipated events on the World Nineball Tour.

Among the participating cueists, 128 are highly ranked players from the World Nineball Tour. With total prize money of 200,000 USD, the event has attracted the sport's biggest stars.

Fans will see defending champion Johann Chua, World Pool Champion Carlo Biado, Grand Slam winner Fedor Gorst, and leading names suc...