Kristina Tkach claims the 2024 WPA VenBilliards Women’s World 10-Ball title

The 2024 VenBilliards Corporation WPA Women’s World 10-Ball Championship concluded with a thrilling final that saw Kristina Tkach claim her first-ever world title, defeating Seoa in a rollercoaster match that lasted over 4 hours and included 30 intense racks. Tkach defeated Jasmin Ouschan in a gripping semifinal, winning 3-1 in sets. Seoa triumphed over defending champion […]

Kristina Tkach claims the 2024 WPA VenBilliards Women’s World 10-Ball title

The 2024 VenBilliards Corporation WPA Women’s World 10-Ball Championship concluded with a thrilling final that saw Kristina Tkach claim her first-ever world title, defeating Seoa in a rollercoaster match that lasted over 4 hours and included 30 intense racks.

Tkach defeated Jasmin Ouschan in a gripping semifinal, winning 3-1 in sets. Seoa triumphed over defending champion Chezka Centeno in her semifinal, also securing a 3-1 victory. This marks the first World Championship final for both Tkach and Seoa.

Seoa dominated the first set, taking it 4-1, but the match shifted after a crucial mistake by Seoa. In the second set, tied 3-3, Seoa scratched on the 9-ball, handing Tkach the opportunity to equalize and win the set.

The third set saw another 3-3 scoreline, where Tkach missed the 1-ball, allowing Seoa to clear the table and take the set.

In the fourth set, Tkach rallied back, winning 4-3 to tie the match 2-2, setting up a dramatic fifth and deciding set.

The final score was 3-2 in sets, with Tkach taking home the $50,000 prize, while Seoa earned $30,000 for her runner-up finish.

This world championship marks the end of a week full of world-class pool action in Puerto Rico, featuring four pro events and new champions:

Han Yu and Wu Kun Lin were crowned champions of the Kamui Mixed Doubles.

Joshua Filler won the Challenge of Champions by Medalla Light.

Vitaliy Patsura emerged as the champion of the Puerto Rico Men’s Open by Samsung TV Plus.

The VenBilliards Corporation WPA Women’s World 10-Ball Championship was a fantastic culmination of high-level competition, setting the stage for more thrilling tournaments ahead.

A special thank you to our sponsors and partners who made this event possible:

Pro Billiard Series Sponsors: Predator Group, Kamui, Yalin, Ven Billiards Corporation, Little Monster, Samsung TV Plus, Box Billiards.

Local Sponsors: Medalla Light, Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Discover Puerto Rico, Popular, District Puerto Rico, Walmart, and Lotería de Puerto Rico.

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