1994 US Open 9-Ball Championship

Results

Place	Player	Prize
1	Efren Reyes
2	Nick Varner

Recap

Published April 13, 2026

The 1994 US Open 9-Ball Championship was won by Filipino player Efren Reyes, who defeated Nick Varner in the finals. Reyes, known as The Magician, had turned professional in 1978 and primarily competed in Asia before establishing himself internationally. This victory marked his first major U.S. title.

Varner was one of America's most respected players and a former world champion. The matchup represented a significant achievement for Reyes, who was still relatively unknown in the United States at the time. Reyes demonstrated strong cue ball control and tactical play throughout the tournament.

Reyes' victory at the US Open led to numerous major tournament wins throughout his career. He won the 1999 World Nine-ball Championship and accumulated over 100 professional tournament victories. These accomplishments established him as one of the most successful pool players in history.

This victory had broader impact on the sport. Reyes' success opened doors for Filipino players in American pool and helped establish the Philippines as a competitive force in international professional billiards. His achievement raised the international profile of the sport and inspired players worldwide.

The 1994 US Open introduced American pool fans to a player who had been competing successfully in Asian tournaments for years. This championship was a milestone for both Reyes personally and for professional pool globally.

Sources: List of Efren Reyes championships – Wikipedia, Efren Reyes – Wikipedia

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