2026 Carrinho Women’s Open

Results

Recap

Published July 10, 2026

The alpine setting of St. Johann im Pongau, Austria played host to one of the more compelling storylines of the 2026 Pro Billiard Series calendar, as South Korea's Seo Seoa claimed the Carrinho Women's Open title on June 17, defeating Austrian star Jasmin Ouschan in the final to add another chapter to an already decorated résumé.

For Seoa, the victory continued a run of elite-level results that has defined her career across multiple seasons. The 23-year-old from Gwangju, South Korea — known on the circuit as the "Princess of Pool," according to her Wikipedia profile — turned professional in 2018 and has steadily built one of the most impressive records in women's pool. Her 2025 Kamui WPA Women's 9-Ball World Championship title, claimed in Jacksonville, Florida after a grueling final against Kristina Tkach, according to the WPA, established her as one of the sport's premier competitors heading into this season.

Standing across the table in the final was Ouschan, who needed no introduction to the home crowd. The Austrian veteran is among the most decorated players in European women's pool, and competing on familiar regional ground made her a natural favorite heading into the championship match. That Seoa was able to navigate the bracket and close out the final against such a formidable opponent underscores just how consistent the Korean star has become at the highest levels of Pro Billiard Series competition.

The matchup between these two carried added context beyond the tournament itself. According to Matchroom Pool, the pair met previously at the 2025 World Pool Championship, where Seoa defeated Ouschan's compatriot Albin Ouschan — a two-time world champion — in a dominant 9-2 result. That victory had announced Seoa's presence in mixed-gender elite competition. A win over Jasmin Ouschan on Austrian soil now reinforces her standing as a player capable of delivering results regardless of environment or opposition.

With the Carrinho Women's Open title secured, Seoa strengthens her position in the Pro Billiard Series standings at a critical point in the 2026 season. The WPA's rankings page reflects a packed schedule this year, and points accumulated at events like this one will carry weight as the calendar progresses toward its major championship endpoints. For Ouschan, the runner-up finish keeps her in the conversation at the top of the women's game, even in a season where Seoa is proving difficult to catch. St. Johann im Pongau delivered a final worth the journey — and a result that will resonate well beyond the Austrian Alps.

Sources: Seo Seoa – Wikipedia, Matchroom Pool, WPA Pool – 2025 World Champion Announcement, WPA Pool Rankings

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