Jacksonville, Florida, USA – December 18, 2025 — The Predator Pro Billiard Series (PPBS) proudly announces the official opening of the 2025 WPA Kamui Women’s 9-Ball World Championship, now underway at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, as part of an extraordinary week of world-class cue sports in Jacksonville.
As the event organizers, Predator Pro Billiard Series brings together the world’s elite women athletes for one of the most prestigious titles in professional pool, staged under the sanction of the World Pool Association (WPA) and featuring a 64-player international field competing for a USD 175,000 total prize fund.
Following the official players’ meeting held last night, competition began this morning, marking Day 3 of tournament action in Jacksonville, which also includes the JAX Mixed Doubles Open and the JAX Men’s International Open 10-Ball — collectively positioning the city as a global epicenter for cue sports this December.
Elite Global Field
The 2025 WPA Kamui Women’s 9-Ball World Championship features a truly international lineup of champions, title contenders, and emerging stars, including:
Allison Fisher, Kelly Fisher, Han Yu, Rubilen Amit, Jasmin Ouschan, Pia Filler, Chou Chieh-Yu, Wan-Ling Wang, Savannah Easton, Kristina Tkach, Ina Kaplan, Linnea Hjalmarström, Miyuki Kuribayashi, Sakura Muramatsu, Silviana Lu, Sofia Mast, Margarita Fefilova Styer, among many others.
In total, 64 of the world’s finest women players are competing for the sport’s most coveted individual honor.
Championship Format
The tournament is contested using a double-elimination format down to the Last 16, followed by single-elimination rounds to determine the champion:
Double Elimination (to Last 16)
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Best of 3 sets
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Each set: race to 4
Single Elimination (Last 16 onward)
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Best of 5 sets
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Each set: race to 4
Shootout Rule:
If the deciding set reaches 3–3, a shootout determines the winner.
Prize Fund – USD 175,000
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Champion: $50,000
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Runner-Up: $25,000
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3rd–4th: $16,000 each
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5th–8th: $9,000 each
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9th–16th: $4,000 each
A Signature PPBS Event Week
The Jacksonville stop reinforces the Predator Pro Billiard Series’ commitment to delivering world-class competition, premium broadcast production, and a global platform for elite athletes across multiple disciplines.
With three major international tournaments running consecutively at a single venue, PPBS continues to raise the standard for professional pool events, providing fans worldwide with access to top-tier competition through live coverage and digital platforms.
About Predator Pro Billiard Series
The Predator Pro Billiard Series (PPBS) is a premier international tournament series delivering elite-level pool competitions across the globe. In partnership with leading federations and governing bodies, PPBS is dedicated to growing the sport through professional event delivery, innovation, and global media exposure.
About the WPA
The World Pool Association (WPA) is the world governing body for pool billiards, recognized by the International Olympic Committee, and responsible for the regulation and promotion of professional and amateur pool worldwide.
