2025 Derby City Classic

Overall Champion

Recap

Published April 13, 2026

The 2025 Derby City Classic saw Pijus Labutis win the Diamond Bigfoot 10-Ball Championship. The Lithuanian player defeated defending champion Joshua Filler in the final after going undefeated through the tournament. Labutis had finished as runner-up in back-to-back finals in the 9-Ball Division the previous year.

On championship Sunday, Labutis defeated Peru's Gerson Martinez 10-5 in the semifinals. Filler advanced to the final with a 10-6 victory over Roberto Gomez, seeking to repeat his 2024 Bigfoot title that had contributed to his Master of the Table ranking.

The finals match remained competitive throughout, with neither player establishing a significant lead early on. Labutis executed at a high level and ultimately secured the victory. The match came down to the final frames, with Labutis finding the shots needed to win when the pressure was greatest.

The championship represented significant validation for Labutis after his consecutive finals losses in 2024. He demonstrated the mental resilience and skill required to win at the Derby City Classic level. Filler also had a strong week, capturing the 9-Ball title later in the tournament despite the Bigfoot loss, reflecting the high caliber of competition at the event.

Labutis' Bigfoot victory positioned him as a contender for additional Derby City titles during the week and confirmed his status as an elite competitor in major tournaments.

Sources: Matchroom Pool

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