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The Sun
06-05-2025
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Who are Barry Hearn and Andy Goldstein playing in the UK Open Pool Championship 2025?
Nyle Smith, Sport SEO Editor Published: Invalid Date, IT has been confirmed that Barry Hearn and Andy Goldstein will be playing at the UK Open Pool Championship 2025 - and SunSport can reveal their opponents. Matchroom Sport President Hearn and renowned talkSPORT radio host Andy Goldstein join a stellar 256-player field that features 128 professional players from the World Nineball Tour. Hearn, 76, is set to become the oldest person to appear in a professional pool tournament in the UK. 2 2 And the OBE shared his excitement by saying: "The US Open Pool Championship last year was the greatest experience of my life, even though I lost my first match 9-1. "I thought that would be the end of my Nineball career, but I got addicted, and what I thought would be a one-off has turned into a return—I'm back for the UK Open this May!" "No pressure, no excuses. This year, I'm not just aiming to win a match—I'm here to play better than you (Goldstein)!' Meanwhile, Goldstein said that his goal isn't to just win a match but he is determined to break into the world rankings. Unfortunately, the pair won't be playing each other just yet, but SunSport can reveal who their first UK Open Pool Championship 2025 encounters will be against. Who is Barry Hearn playing at the UK Open Pool Championship 2025? Barry Hearn faces a tough test against Danish icon Mickey Krause in the first round. The Viking won the 2024 European Open when he defeated Johann Chua 13-8 in the final. And Hearn was also part of the 2024 winning Mosconi Cup team that comfortably beat USA. What was even more impressive is that Krause was the only rookie in that competition. Who is Andy Goldstein playing at the UK Open Pool Championship 2025? Andy Goldstein is scheduled to go up against Turkish star Ramazan Akdag in his opening encounter. Akdag, 34, is yet to secure any major pool success. But his career has been marked by numerous national championships and strong rankings in European events. How to watch the UK Open Pool Championship 2025? The entire UK Open Pool Championship 2025 will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on WNT TV. However, fans in the UK can watch the final two days on Sky Sports. Fans can also head to WNT to live stream the mouthwatering tournament. Alternatively, head to SunSport's blog as we'll be covering the UK Open Pool Championship from start to finish.
The Sun
06-05-2025
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- The Sun
UK Open Pool Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Barry Hearn, Andy Goldstein and champ Capito play on day one
ALL eyes will be on Telford as the UK Open Pool Championship is back - and some huge names are kickstarting their tournament TODAY! Barry Hearn OBE is set to break the record as the oldest pro player when he takes on Mickey Krause. British television icon Andy Goldstein will also be in action this afternoon against Ramazan Akdag. While reigning champion Robbie Capito begins his title defence with a tough Kevin Lannoye test. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Follow ALL the action from the Telford International Centre with our live blog below... 2 minutes ago By Allan Glen Can he do it again? Robbie Capito was brilliant in the tournament last year, overcoming a tricky Miesko Fortunski to win 13-10 in the final. Robbie will be aiming to retain his crown as players compete for a £150,000 prize fund and an increased top prize of £30,000. 6 minutes ago By Allan Glen How to watch the UK Open Pool Championship 2025 Here's all you need to know: The entire UK Open Pool Championship 2025 will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on WNT TV. However, fans in the UK can watch the final two days on Sky Sports. Fans can also head to WNT to live stream the tournament. Alternatively, our live blog will be covering the UK Open Pool Championship from start to finish. 9 minutes ago By Allan Glen Welcome to the Sun's UK Open Pool live blog Thanks for following us. We'll keep you updated here with all the latest news and best reaction as the Championship returns to Telford for its fourth edition. This year it features a stellar 256-player field, including the top 128 professionals from the World Nineball Tour, with Robbie Capito, pictured below, as the reigning champion.
The Sun
06-05-2025
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UK Open Pool Championship 2025 prize money: How much is up for grabs as winning share INCREASES from last year
LIFTING the UK Open Pool Championship will be at the forefront of every player's mind - but the prize money is not a bad incentive either. Youngster Robbie Capito walked out of the Telford Centre with a pocket full of cash last year after beating Miesko Fortunski 13-10 in an epic final. The Hong Kong-born Filipino banked $30,000 just for winning the showpiece match alone. But for Capito to be rewarded with another nice payday by Sunday, May 11, the defending champion must overcome the likes of serial winner Jayson Shaw and 2024 world champion Joshua Filler. Plus the likes of Barry Hearn OBE and talkSPORT radio host Andy Goldstein will be throwing their hats in the ring too. Find out how much is up for grabs below. What is the UK Open Pool Championship 2025 prize money? The total prize pot for the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship 2025 is a staggering $200,000. And the winner will take home an increased share of $40,000 - $10,000 more than the 2024 winner Robbie Capito. Winner – $40,000 Runner-Up – $16,000 Semi-finalists (x2) – $10,000 Quarter-finalists (x4) – $7,000 Last 16 (x8) – $4,000 Last 32 (x16) – $2,000 Last 64 (x32) – $1,000 How to watch the UK Open Pool Championship 2025? The entire UK Open Pool Championship 2025 will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on WNT TV. However, fans in the UK can watch the final two days on Sky Sports. Fans can also head to WNT to live stream the mouthwatering tournament. Alternatively, head to SunSport's blog as we'll be covering the UK Open Pool Championship from start to finish. Who are the names to look out for? There will be a stacked 256-player field but fans should certainly keeping a close eye on these players below Robbie Capito Jayson Shaw Johann Chua Skyler Woodward Joshua Filler Aloysius Yapp Eklent Kaçi Moritz Neuhausen Duong Quoc Hoang AJ Manas Barry Hearn OBE Andy Goldstein
The Sun
06-05-2025
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- The Sun
UK Open Pool Championship 2025: Schedule, results, stream and TV info as Barry Hearn and Andy Goldstein feature
NINEBALL lovers are in for a treat as the UK Open Pool Championship is BACK and bigger than ever! Hong Kong-born Filipino Robbie Capito announced himself to the world last year. 1 The youngster remarkably held his nerve before beating Miesko Fortunski 13-10 in a thrilling final to lift the title. And he'll look to do it all again as he'll be part of a stacked 256-player field, which includes Scottish superstar Jayson Shaw and German icon Joshua Filler. With over 60 hours of live coverage, fans can expect a lot of drama to take place in the heart of England. Furthermore, the added element of Barry Hearn OBE and talkSPORT radio host Andy Goldstein competing makes it even more of an interesting watch. SunSport can provide all the information ahead of the fourth UK Open Pool Championship. When is the UK Open Pool Championship 2025? The UK Open Pool Championship will get underway on Tuesday, May 6. It is then set to conclude on Sunday, May 11. Sessions start from 10am BST. Telford International Centre in England is the chosen venue for this huge tournament. Robbie Capito is the reigning champion after defeating Miesko Fortunski. What TV channel is the UK Open Pool Championship 2025 on and can it be live streamed? The entire UK Open Pool Championship 2025 will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on WNT TV. However, fans in the UK can watch the final two days on Sky Sports. Fans can also head to WNT to live stream the mouthwatering tournament. Alternatively, head to SunSport's blog as we'll be covering the UK Open Pool Championship from start to finish. What has been said? Hearn, who has vowed to practise daily in the build-up, will be involved in at least two games and his goal is to win one of them. Speaking to SunSport, Hearn said: 'The US Open was a dream achieved. But there was nothing planned afterwards until now. 'If I thought I was keen before that, I'm four times keener now. I have had the taste. 'I won one rack, which cost Eddie a fortune. He had to take me out for this lavish meal. 'The bet was 'you won't win a rack'. And he had to pay for the most expensive lunch you can ever arrange, which we did. 'We went to a Smith & Wollensky restaurant. A private room. It will be on the Netflix documentary. 'Nineball has become an addiction with me. I thought the US Open was supposed to be a one-off and a bucket list item ticked off. 'It has caused chaos in my household but I have cleared out a room and my own table will arrive in the next few weeks. I will play every day. 'I have a clearer understanding of how difficult the game is, how enjoyable it is and I have the desire to be better. 'Now, I want to win a game. I'm the oldest person in the tournament."
