1995 WPA World 9-Ball Championship

Results

Place	Player	Prize
1	Oliver Ortmann
2	Dallas West

Recap

Published April 13, 2026

The 1995 WPA World 9-Ball Championship in Taipei, Taiwan was won by Oliver Ortmann. This was his first world title. Ortmann's victory marked a significant moment for German pool, as the championship had been dominated by American players in its early years.

Ortmann defeated American veteran Dallas West in the final. The tournament was held in Taipei, where Johnny Archer had won the 1992 title with a 13-12 victory over Bobby Hunter.

The World 9-Ball Championship format involves elimination rounds that test both technical skill and mental endurance. Ortmann advanced through the field of international competitors to win the title.

Ortmann's victory established him as a top contender in professional pool. At the 1996 championship, Ortmann reached the semi-finals before losing to Sweden's Tom Storm. Storm then fell to Germany's Ralf Souquet in the final. During this period, European players increased their success in the 9-ball championship.

Ortmann's 1995 triumph demonstrated the sport's global reach beyond American dominance. His victory launched a career that would include multiple world titles across different disciplines and helped inspire other European players to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Sources: List of WPA World Nine-ball champions – Wikipedia, 1996 WPA World Nine-ball Championship – Wikipedia

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