Gorst Wins China Open for the First Time
The American sweeps Wu Kun-Lin 11-3 in Shanghai while Liu Shasha ends a 13-year wait in the women’s event.
Fedor Gorst won the China Open 9-Ball Championship for the first time on Sunday, sweeping aside Wu Kun-Lin 11-3 in a one-sided final at the Tangzhen Cultural and Sports Centre in Shanghai.
How the final unfolded
Gorst controlled the title match from the opening racks, refusing to let Wu settle as he raced to an 11-3 victory. It was a ruthless end to a week in which the world No.4 had survived early scares against Lee Po-Hsien and Jeffrey Ignacio before defeating Alex Kazakis 11-7 in the semi-finals.
Wu, meanwhile, had produced the run of his life to reach the decider — accounting for Dimitris Loukatos, Oliver Szolnoki, Aloysius Yapp and Daniel Maciol — but found Gorst an immovable obstacle when it mattered most.
| Round | Result |
|---|---|
| Final | Fedor Gorst def. Wu Kun-Lin 11-3 |
| Semi-finals | Gorst def. Kazakis 11-7 · Wu def. Maciol |
| Women's final | Liu Shasha def. Fu Xiaofang 9-5 |
Liu Shasha ends 13-year wait
In the women's event, three-time world champion Liu Shasha ended a 13-year wait for a second China Open crown, beating childhood friend Fu Xiaofang 9-5 in the final. Liu's run included wins over women's world No.1 Pia Filler, Rubilen Amit and Wang Xiaotong.
What it means
The USD 350,000 event closes the Asian swing before the tour's attention turns to the World 10-Ball Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, where Gorst is chasing a career sweep of world titles across disciplines.
Who won the 2026 China Open?
Fedor Gorst won the 2026 China Open 9-Ball Championship, defeating Wu Kun-Lin 11-3 in the final in Shanghai.
Who won the women's 2026 China Open?
Liu Shasha beat Fu Xiaofang 9-5 to claim her second China Open title, 13 years after her first.
What is the next major event?
The World 10-Ball Championship runs September 19-26 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a 96-player field.
