MARGARITA FEFILOVA STYER WINS EPIC HILL-HILL FINAL AT THE RAXX MEZZ OLHAUSEN CPBA INVITATIONAL
The 2026 Raxx Mezz Olhausen CPBA Invitational delivered everything fans could hope for — dominant performances, breakout runs, dramatic battles, and a championship match that came down to the final rack. When it was all over, it was Margarita Fefilova Styer standing tall, capturing the title after a spectacular hill-hill victory over Rubilen Amit in one of the most thrilling finals of the WPBA season.
Held at Raxx Billiards in West Hempstead, New York, the tournament brought together some of the best players in women’s professional pool, and the level of play throughout the weekend was nothing short of outstanding.
A Dominant Path to the Finals
Fefilova Styer looked nearly unstoppable on the winner’s side of the bracket. In the hot seat match, she delivered one of the most dominant performances of the event, defeating Rubilen Amit 8–1 to secure her place in the championship match. The commanding victory forced Amit to battle her way back through the one-loss side if she wanted another shot at the title.
Amit Shows Championship Heart
True champions never go quietly — and Rubilen Amit proved exactly why she remains one of the most feared competitors in the sport. Facing elimination, Amit squared off against Kristina Zlateva in the third-place match. In a pressure-packed battle, Amit came through with an 8–5 victory, punching her ticket to a finals rematch with Fefilova Styer.
A Championship Match Fans Won’t Forget
The rematch delivered fireworks.
What had been a one-sided hot seat match turned into an absolute war in the finals. Rack after rack the two champions traded punches, neither willing to give an inch. With the score tied and the entire tournament on the line, Fefilova Styer broke the final rack and ran out under maximum pressure, closing out a stunning 10–9 hill-hill victory to capture the championship.
Zlateva and Mast Impress
Kristina Zlateva put together an outstanding run to finish third, defeating Kaylee McIntosh Driskell 8–5 to reach the semifinals and later edging Sofia Mast 8–6 in the fourth-place match. For Sofia Mast, the tournament marked a major breakthrough. The rising star battled her way to fourth place, the best WPBA finish of her young career, highlighted by an impressive 8–5 win over Savannah Easton.
Battles Across the Final Eight - The intensity was high throughout the final rounds.
Zlateva delivered a dominant 8–0 victory over Brittany Bryant in the opening final-eight match. Bryant showed tremendous resilience during the event after suffering an early 8–0 loss to Amit, fighting her way through the one-loss side to earn a 7th–8th place finish.
In the other eighth-place match, Savannah Easton defeated Ashley Benoit 8–2. Benoit had earlier pulled off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets by eliminating reigning WPBA Champion Kristina Tkach to reach the final eight.
Final Results
🥇 Margarita Fefilova Styer
🥈 Rubilen Amit
🥉 Kristina Zlateva
4️⃣ Sofia Mast
5️⃣/6️⃣ Savannah Easton
5️⃣/6️⃣ Kaylee McIntosh Driskell
7️⃣/8️⃣ Ashley Benoit
7️⃣/8️⃣ Brittany Bryant
Thank You to Our Host and Sponsors
The WPBA would like to extend a huge thank you to Holden Chin, owner of Raxx Billiards, for his incredible hospitality and for providing a fantastic venue for this outstanding event.
Special thanks as well to our event sponsors whose continued support helps grow professional women’s billiards:
Mezz Cues
Olhausen Pool Tables
CPBA Billiard Cloth
HSunami Cues
From dominant wins to heart-stopping hill-hill drama, the Raxx Mezz Olhausen CPBA Invitational showcased exactly why the WPBA Tour continues to deliver some of the most exciting professional pool in the world.
Full bracket and match results:
https://digitalpool.com/tournaments/2026-wpba-raxx-mezz-olhausen-invitational/bracket
WPBA Classic Players Championship Concludes in Spectacular Fashion —
Chieh-Yu Chou Crowned Champion
LAUDERHILL, FL — From the first break of the week to the final championship 9-ball, the WPBA Classic Players Championship delivered world-class drama, elite shot-making, and a finish worthy of the sport’s biggest stage.
Reporting from the floor at Classic Billiards, you could feel the tension building as the bracket tightened and the stakes grew heavier with every rack. Championship Sunday brought an international final four that showcased the true depth of women’s professional pool.
When it was all said and done, it was Chieh-Yu Chou who rose above the field to claim the title.
Chou’s championship performance was defined by precision, composure, and fearless execution under pressure. Her cue-ball control was masterful. Her decision-making was disciplined. And in the biggest moments, she played with the calm authority of a seasoned champion. From the rail, you could see it — she wasn’t just reacting to the match, she was controlling it.
Finishing as runner-up was Chezka Centeno, whose run to the finals electrified the crowd all weekend. Centeno’s hot seat victory was one of the defining performances of the tournament, highlighted by aggressive shot selection and unwavering confidence. In the championship match, she battled rack for rack, forcing Chou to earn every opportunity.
Third place honors went to Han Yu, whose consistency and tactical brilliance once again proved why she remains one of the most formidable competitors on tour. Fourth place was claimed by Pia Filler, who brought her signature firepower and championship grit deep into the bracket.
Taiwan. Philippines. China. Germany. The final standings reflected the truly global nature of the WPBA and the extraordinary level of talent competing on our tour.
On behalf of the Women’s Professional Billiards Association, we extend our deepest gratitude to Classic Billiards and its outstanding owners, Dave and Leah Bartosiak. Their hospitality, professionalism, and commitment to excellence created a championship atmosphere that elevated every match. The conditions were first-class, the energy was electric, and the venue once again proved to be one of the premier destinations in professional billiards. Classic Billiards Lauderhill, FL added $50,000 to this event. The largest single added money event in a pool hall in the 50 years of the WPBA
We also want to sincerely thank all of our WPBA tour sponsors. Your continued support fuels the growth of women’s professional pool and provides these athletes with the platform they deserve. Because of you, moments like this are possible.
As the final trophy was lifted and the applause echoed through Classic Billiards, one thing was clear — the level of women’s professional billiards continues to rise. The WPBA Classic Players Championship was more than a tournament; it was a statement about the strength, depth, and future of the game.
Congratulations to our champion, Chieh-Yu Chou. Congratulations to our finalists and top finishers. And thank you to the fans around the world who followed every rack.
This event had 17 different countries being represented in an all out battle.
The WPBA moves forward stronger than ever — and the best is yet to come. See you at Raxx in NYC next month!
Left to Right: Dean Roessler (WPBA President) Chieh-Yu Chou “Rita” (Tournament Champion) Dave, Leah & Domicela Bartosiak (Owners of Classic Billiards)
