2013 US Open 10-Ball Championship

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Published April 13, 2026

Rodney "The Rocket" Morris won the US Open 10-Ball Championship in 2013, adding to his major championship titles. The victory marked his fourth major title, joining his previous championships including the 1996 US Open Nine-ball Championship, 2003 World Pool League, and 2006 UPA Pro Tour Championship.

Morris competed across different pool formats throughout his career. He was a three-time Mosconi Cup winner and 2004 MVP for Team USA. The championship reinforced his position among America's elite players, alongside his international success including the 2008 World Cup of Pool title with Shane Van Boening.

The 10-ball format requires players to call all shots and navigate a more complex rack structure than traditional 9-ball. Morris's 2013 victory demonstrated his cue ball control and adaptability. These skills have been central to his professional career since turning pro in 1993. His success in this format added to a resume that spans nine-ball, eight-ball, and ten-ball competitions.

This championship win was a significant milestone in Morris's career. The victory contributed to credentials that led to his induction into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in 2016. Morris turned professional in 1993 and competed in major championships across multiple formats and decades.

The tournament added to the history of US Open pool championships, with Morris joining an elite group of players to capture multiple US Open titles across different formats. His ability to perform in major championships established him as a notable figure in professional pool, reflecting a career that spanned from his breakthrough in the mid-1990s through his continued success in the 2010s.

Sources: Rodney Morris – Wikipedia Matchroom Pool

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