World Pool Masters
Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fedor Gorst | |
| 2 | Joshua Filler |
Recap
Published April 13, 2026
Fedor Gorst won the 2024 World Pool Masters final with a 13-12 victory over Joshua Filler at Halle39 in Hildesheim, Germany. The match was the longest in tournament history. This victory was part of Gorst’s historic 2024 Grand Slam achievement—capturing the World Pool Championship, World Pool Masters, and US Open titles all within the same year.
The final was contested in 9-ball, with both players competing at an elite level. Filler won the first three racks after Gorst scratched on the opening break. The Ghost, the longest-reigning World No. 1 in World Nine-ball Tour history, maintained consistency throughout the match. The match was decided through safety exchanges and pressure shots, with Gorst gaining advantages following Filler’s miss on a 4-ball in the seventh rack and subsequent defensive play.
Both players demonstrated high-level shot-making throughout the long match. Filler executed a jump shot into a bank 6-9 combination. Gorst displayed proficiency with the jump cue, a shot where he ranks among the world’s best. The middle stages saw seven consecutive racks where both players capitalized on small errors, with the lead changing hands multiple times.
The victory was significant for the 25-year-old Gorst, who won his first World Championship at age 19. This Masters title represented another major championship in his rise to dominance on the global scene. Filler, the 2022 World Pool Masters champion, defeated defending champion Ko Pin Yi 11-8 in the semifinals to reach the final. For Filler, reaching his second Masters final demonstrated his continued elite status, though he did not claim his second title in the event.
Gorst’s triumph in Germany secured another major championship and positioned him for his historic Grand Slam run. His strategic play and precision against one of Europe’s top players confirmed his standing as a leading competitor in modern pool.
Sources: Matchroom Pool Matchroom Pool Player Profile Wikipedia
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