Tickets are available at the Soaring Eagle Box Office.
Tickets are available at the Soaring Eagle Box Office.
The 2026 WPBA Island US Open delivered everything fans could have hoped for — electrifying performances, dramatic battles, and a showcase of the very best talent in women’s professional pool. With $60,000 added and a world-class field assembled at the stunning Island Resort & Casino, the event stood as a shining example of excellence, intensity, and global competition.
At the center of it all was Chieh-Yu “Rita” Chou, who continued her remarkable rise with a dominant, statement-making performance. Chou stormed through the tournament undefeated, displaying precision, poise, and relentless consistency against an elite lineup. Her path to the title was nothing short of extraordinary, defeating a gauntlet of world-class opponents including Han Yu, Ashley Rice, Tzu-Chien Wei, Margarita Fefilova Styer, Meng-Hsia Hung, and Silviana Lu before closing out her championship run against Savannah Easton in the finals.
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.
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.
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.