Carlo Biado’s Triumph in World 10-Ball Championship
Filipino billiards star Carlo Biado recently secured the 2024 WPA Predator World 10-Ball Championship at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. He defeated Japan’s Naoyuki Oi in the finals, 3-1, to claim his first 10-ball world title.
Biado’s Achievement
Nicknamed the “Black Tiger,” Biado achieved one of his dreams by winning the world 10-ball championship. This victory added to his impressive collection of titles, which includes the 2017 world 9-ball championship and the 2021 US Open crown. He also previously won the WPA World Mixed Teams 10-Ball Championship in Austria in 2022 alongside Rubilen Amit and Johann Chua.
Emotional Victory
Biado expressed his overwhelming happiness after clinching the title. He described how winning the championship fulfilled a long-standing goal and brought tears of joy when he heard the national anthem playing in his honor.
Final Match Details
In the final match, Biado took an early lead by winning the first game 4-1. Although Oi fought back to even the score at 1-all, Biado ultimately secured the victory by winning the next sets convincingly.
Road to Victory
Biado’s path to the championship included defeating top players like Russia’s Fedor Gorst in the semifinals and Taiwan’s Ko-Ping Chun in the quarterfinals.
With this remarkable win, Carlo Biado continues to solidify his reputation as one of the leading figures in the world of billiards.