30 August 2025 – Badwildungen, Germany
The 2025 WPA–EPBF Heyball European Open concluded with thrilling finals that showcased the very best of international cuesports. After three days of world-class competition, Kelly Fisher (GBR) and Stephen Ellis (GBR) emerged as champions in the women’s and men’s divisions, respectively.
In the women’s final, Fisher delivered a stellar performance, defeating Tianqi Shi (CHN) in a close 6–4 battle to claim the title. This marks another major milestone in Fisher’s illustrious career, reaffirming her status as one of the sport’s finest.
The men’s division featured a hard-fought final between Stephen Ellis (GBR) and Clint I’Anson (GBR). Ellis maintained composure under pressure to secure a 7–4 victory and lift the European Open trophy.
The event, held from 25–27 August 2025, featured livestream coverage across 16 tables, drawing global audiences and reinforcing Heyball’s growing footprint under the WPA and EPBF partnership.
Final Standings
Women’s Division
🥇 Kelly Fisher (GBR)
🥈 Tianqi Shi (CHN)
🥉 Narantuya Bayarsaikhan (MGL)
🥉 Linnea Hjalmarström (SWE)
Men’s Division
🥇 Stephen Ellis (GBR)
🥈 Clint I’Anson (GBR)
🥉 Maks Benko (SLO)
🥉 João Grilo (POR)
The WPA congratulates all the athletes for their outstanding performances and extends its appreciation to the EPBF, Deutsche Billard-Union, JOY Heyball Tables, and the World Heyball Tour (WHT) for their continued collaboration in delivering a successful event.
