Francisco SANCHEZ RUIZ vs Wiktor ZIELIŃSKI ▸ FINAL ▸ 2022 Predator World 8-Ball Championship

Commentary by Mark White & Tony Robles
CSI presents the 2022 Predator World 8-Ball Championship
November 19-22, 2022
Puerto Rico Convention Center
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Table 1: Live on World Billiard TV KZbin bit.ly/2QoP29K & watchbilliard.tv
Table 2: Live on Predator Pro Billiard Series Facebook Page
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The Predator US Pro Billiard Series is a series of open pro events held in the United States to provide more opportunity for professional and aspiring pool players to compete in high-quality events, and earn their way into the $250,000 2023 Predator World 10-Ball Championship held in Las Vegas, part of the CueSports International Expo.
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This event is played on Predator Apex pro pool tables covered with Predator Arcadia Performance Cloth, with Predator Arcos II balls, and under the Predator Arena billiard lights.
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[@bripi8568]

They really should have 8 ball tournaments more, it's the game more people know and it's such a treat to watch

[@arseniolimbawan9374]

english 8/black ball has more world & int'l c'ships

[@ponfiripatato]

@@arseniolimbawan9374 yea but the balls dont look cool. Tough sell.

[@bripi8568]

@@arseniolimbawan9374 if I, someone who plays pool and somewhat enjoy to watch tournaments, is having a hard time finding videos for it, imagine for people who plays pool once every month

[@SonOfTheSoil834]

True

[@randyhutton9371]

Chinese 8 Ball is also great. Played on tough 7 foot snooker tables.

[@andrewspacey]

congrats, but what an effort by Wiktor reaching the finals--really hoping to be seeing more of this young man.

[@DominiKing32]

Wiktor is only 20 uears old. He's getting better and better each year.

[@pbbelk4136]

so glad to see 8 ball back in professional pool, it’s a great game and deserves to be played at least one big tournament a year!

[@jasonfoster_tx]

What a tournament! Cheers to CSI, Karim, and the Predator family for such a great event.

[@ianmastrangelo2427]

Definitely amazing to watch all these greats play 8 ball. FSR is on fire this year, bravo!! Zielinski will be a world champion one day too, no doubt in my mind. Fantastic event, I plan on being there next year :)

[@Macker51]

I never watched this sport before but I freaking love how they decide who breaks first

[@ramaral88]

easy tiger

[@itzvenomous4027]

i still cant get over how the cue ball went in between the 15 and 10 THREE TIMES.. what a match.

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

Crowd was gracious with appause for both players...great final....thanks to you tube...i love the game but never got to watch the pros on tv...

[@WayysWorld]

48:44 Whoever whistled in the middle of his shot should be ashamed of themselves.

[@iaaguirretv]

Obvious shark. That person was "coughing" and then whistled. People always say you should stand up when that happens, but it's harder than it looks. People shouldn't spoil the game with BS like that.

[@davidhunternyc1]

I cried at the end. Don't ask me why. It was beautiful.

[@Josecarlos-qm3uk]

I can feel the happiness and old Moments in Francisco's life

[@Josecarlos-qm3uk]

Old memories ,family and Friends, maybe all the práctice to suceed in pool too,blessings❤❤

[@charlesfair1582]

The game just started and I heard the truest line from a commentator ever(imo). …Tony is trying to describe the action on the table and talks over Mark. Mark says to Tony “you go ahead,what you are saying is more important than what I am saying “. .. Absolutely True!

[@blueak3339]

Congrats to FSR! Also Wiktor... lots of strong finishes this year for him. Great prize money for top 6. So glad to see the right color balls and no shootout! Amazing. Thank you Predator..

[@MrAntonnio96]

played like the number 1 player in the world should play FSR

[@mikea5205]

Agreed. Right now, I'd bet on FSR over pretty much anybody in the world. Guy makes like no mistakes. Incredible.

[@chili015]

8-ball with a shot clock is the most exciting game to watch, in my opinion. It really brings out the creativity and skill of these world class players. Don't get me wrong, I love rotation 9- and 10-ball games, but these guys make that look too easy sometimes. Plus, 8-ball is much more understood by the average player... it's the most popular game, the one you see casuals play at your local bar, and could definitely be the game that launches professional pool even higher.

[@brodsta111]

Agreed completely 🙏

[@randyhutton9371]

People who only know bar-rules 8 ball don't know anything.

[@chili015]

@@randyhutton9371- That's true, but pool needs to keep bringing in the casual fans to try to hook them to wanting to see more and hopefully learn more along the way.

[@randyhutton9371]

@@chili015 Pool in school.

[@johnevans1453]

I prefer this format. The shootout 2 set is anticlimactic. Thanks for so much content Predator.

[@josephnewcomb5670]

Wish could seen Alex play more and not have to concede due to injuries

[@davidharcrow8343]

Best event ever!

[@jamest3552]

It's surprising there aren't more pro 8 ball tournaments because it requires more strategy, so many potential patterns. 9 & 10 ball is just hit the next numbered ball, no options other than defense.

[@b4ssfunk3d]

I agree and disagree with you. I think 8 ball is underrated as far as difficulty goes and deserves more purse money and recognition. However, I think 9 ball offers something else more interesting and that is the 9 combo to win it without having to go through the numbers.

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

Both players...just really good

[@dannypowell594]

Great event. I love seeing pool players getting some professional courtesies finally

[@walk50]

Its nice to see that 8 ball is never always break and run easily you do get stuck sometimes well played from both playes nice congratulations to the winner 🤗👏👍 well played hope you have better luck next time for the runner up

[@jackiebean7438]

Glad to see Zeilinski in a final!

[@essaobesat5007]

سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم ❤❤

[@user-wk4td6zu9k]

Con xin thành kính tri ân trên Sư Phụ đã chỉ dạy ạ

[@lawrencemaweu]

Last year, it was Ouschan winning everything, and now it's FSR...wow

[@sebastianazogue9204]

Increíble! Como remonta!

[@josealonso9208]

Enorme Francisco Sánchez. Sin duda el mejor jugador español actualmente con enorme diferencia y, lo mejor aún, queda por ver su monstruoso nivel pq creo q es un jugador q aún no llegó a su "techo" de aprendizaje. Enorme, FSR, enhorabuena.

[@harkarajbhutani8439]

Prices are bigger than 9 balls tournaments. WOW !

[@pastoorfourie3588]

Zielinski's right sleeve is driving me crazy 😂

[@user-dj6ix6pi7w]

This guy's is just so perfect words can't explain this match

[@Duffyyy94]

wiktor in yet another major finals. he's going to start winning some of these pretty soon

[@louiearroyo2230]

The mental part of the game is what decided the outcome in this match. Wiktor can pocket balls as good as anyone. He lost minimal focus on the 11 ball. FSR found his sneakers and did like Forrest Gump. Hats off to FSR. Felicidades Francisco! Wiktor is going to get his fair share of wins. He is still growing.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

This is a great match

[@nguyencuthanh1995]

US OPEN AND WORLD 8 BALL CHAMPION

[@seldoncuperr]

Genio, enhorabuena desde Zaragoza 💪💫

[@myintzaw7675]

ရ

[@NefariousMinds]

It really boggles my mind that these guys play wide open like that. I'm mean, going for do or die banks when they have an opportunity to freeze them on a ball and make them kick.

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

Alax Pag wouldda never gave up

[@wallytverstol8627]

his game is at the apex right now. great shooting

[@almorris171]

I've watched a lot of pool replays recently. The difference between the winners and losers at this level is usually a matter of a few inches of cue ball positioning. Just a few degrees of angle can be the difference between winning a losing. They are ALL great shot makers. When they miss a shot it's often from trying to get a bit more angle by aiming for one side of the pocket.

[@PNorm]

Okay?

[@augustgames6502]

So you're basically saying they're loosing because they're not as good as the other player? ;)

[@someguywhocanfly]

Interesting how even these amazing players can struggle to find the clearance sometimes, even with their precise positional play. It's strange how you don't find much if any tactical play though, I guess they're just too good at running out. I don't think I've seen a single safety played in any of the games I've watched.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

Nice out after sitting so long

[@davidharcrow8343]

Congrats Franciso!

[@robertreese2600]

Ruis has a major crown in both tours. A MC win would cap the year off for him.

[@Aspirahful]

US Open Champion and World Champion. Vamossssssss

[@jimitb7960]

I'm amazed at how FSR outguessed the announcers on what ball he would play...and that's why he is the 2022 World 8 ball champ...

[@msamariatv5596]

good every one

[@krystleirvin6733]

My Uncle Mike taught me how to play pool would have loved to learn more from him.

[@truthwarrior122]

Great show, you are doing God's work. Thank you.

[@sc5shout]

What brand is Sanchez Ruiz's cue?

[@ezekiel763]

30 sec shot clock 8 ball was a genius idea. Thank god...

[@Apabilliardnewwave]

What cue are they using to play?

[@JackSparrow-ut1py]

World Billiard TV will you provide us stream for the upcoming Mosconi Cup. There's some of us who won't be able to watch it becouse of stream's.. other countries and so or there is some app that we can watch with it? Thanks anyways

[@dayumulyana96]

Belajar dan memahami bidik 👏

[@vortex8719]

Do you need to call pocket before each shot in this game?? I saw these players calling pockets for few shots.

[@MrValdemar4ik]

when a shot is obvious, you can skip the "order", otherwise, you should say the exact pocket you attempt to play. Flukes are fouls

[@hussa786]

Wow Francisco is a winning machine

[@pulixpulix2420]

Anybody knows the amount of money No1, 2 and 3 got?

[@diegogodfrey]

How a single mistake can cost your everything....

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

Good rollin table...not to fast... where you could hit ball and cue ball would not slide all over the table...

[@propool]

Cool

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

Ol Wicktor was so far down he gave up at the end...complaining body language...instead of bearing down and not giving up

[@essaobesat5007]

لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله ❤

[@ponfiripatato]

The crowd was a bit rude towards Viktor. Beautiful game regardless.

[@mikea5205]

Puerto Rico. Ramblin Robles talked it up like it's heaven, place damn near a slum.

[@doraemon402]

He's a pole and FSR a Spaniard. It makes more sense for them to root for FSR

[@gadabautwoczkij2066]

Does it Hurt you to write Polish with a capital letter.

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

But easy to judge not easy to play as well as ol Wicktor ...he is a wonderfull talent...pulls the cue ball on string in any direction he wants...and just the right distance...really in control...he missed that easy 11 ball and it cost him the championship...tho...Ruiz!!

[@WayysWorld]

I can't believe they let Tony commentate the Final. Anyone who's heard him for just one game knows how awful it is

[@kostiantynrudnyk9431]

Why in 3rd game polak scored striped ball in the first stroke but after that continued to play with whole?

[@essaobesat5007]

اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى اله وصحبه اجمعين عدد ما كان وعدد ما يكون وعدد الحركات والسكون ❤

[@alexvas2551]

Great championship , broadcasting, staff etc But they should allow to have players a beer while resting since its was 8-ball game ( pub-beer ver of the pool lol) ...was a major miscue lol Zely is bump and i wonder how can he do it so far. but pretty much fail to compete spanish man ,anyway. I was rooting for Gorst since he is rus, but I also miss a real snooker player to take a challenge at this championship

[@horyshet8217]

THERES A NEW BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE. ZIELINSKI IS GONNNA GIVE EVERYONE A RUN FOR THE TOP SPOT.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

U guys r talking about patterns u think r right, we all see the table different and have different abilities in cue ball control so the patterns change as we see the table, those young kids maybe have no one to teach them patterns so they r teaching themselves and that totally changes how they see the table, I never shot the game so as an old guy now my patterns would be a mess

[@aminhaj170]

Question. On game 3 he makes a break and hits a stripe down. Then he hits a spot? why? Isnt he supposed to hit stripes

[@majidhama4093]

Nice

[@AlexisRondepierre]

i just realise how good i am at 8 ball, with focus and my amamzing break i can go very far. see you soon.

[@danielopher9594]

Man that first break Sanchez took killed all the momentum for Zelinsky lol

[@MrDicekey]

1:25:20 Is it okay to stay on solids even though the cue ball hit a stripe first? Can anyone explain?

[@eddieleeparto7553]

Regardless whether any balls are pocketed for the break shot; the table remains open (aka you can hit any ball you want without a foul being called), but you still need to call a specific ball in a specific pocket. Only after one player establishes stripes/solids; then your cue ball is obligated to contact your established "color" first whenever you're shooting. In other words: immediately after the break, the table is always open until one player establishes stripes or solids by pocketing a ball in the pocket they called.

[@MrDicekey]

@@eddieleeparto7553 So it's okay to start with a stripe-solid combo to take solids when the table is open. Good explanation thanks!

[@bigjim8337]

I don’t watch a lot of pool tourneys but I feel for the announcers. It basically boils down the announcer saying “nicely done”. “If he breaks well and shoots well he’ll win”. Yeah, sounds about right :).

[@pauloagra9084]

I can’t believe he said “There is no favorite here” dude FSR is N1 that doesn’t make him favorite to win? What a non sense 😂😂😂

[@davideivid82]

What would happen if FRS pockets the oponent's solid brown in 32:26?

[@tomaseisman9518]

Nothing, it would be still his turn

[@BarneyRubble9999]

The commentary would be so much better without Mark White. I watched the match muted because of the absolute drivel spewing forth from Mark White. 🤢🤮

[@sixcues]

I used to have to do the same years ago when Danny Diliberto was commenting!!! Couldn't stand his Drivel!!!!!

[@mikea5205]

Don't forget about Ramblin Robles. Combine these two and I thanked God for the mute button.

[@taliyy_]

Who the fuck is this guy rambling. Why isn’t he playing instead of running his mouth

[@gunzborgia1403]

I know they “don’t miss” but, I’m confused about their choices to take difficult shots instead of playing defense.

[@jonathanortegayuste08]

Zielinski me recuerda al Max Verstappen de la era Toro Rosso. Con esa cara de ambición por ganar.

[@fsmfiat]

Can someone explain why he got 3 turns in the 2nd game

[@coswepanggayan4841]

Maybe if Alex is not injured...anyway congrats champ

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

They have added many rules to make 9 ball more difficult...but added rules to make 8 ball easier

[@theamazinghippopotomonstro9942]

How would you suggest making 8 ball more difficult

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

Now on you tube you can soak up as much as you want...

[@picchiare]

33:16 Isn't it handball?

[@raystanczak4277]

I’d handle the Polish welcome-but all I learned were the cuss words when I annoyed my Polish grandmothers.

[@supersam1914]

Derby city 9ball Us open 9ball World Cup of pool World 8 ball Mosconi cup Yeah that’s a great year lol

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

With easy rules and winner break...someone is gonna get a lucky break and run 6 racks and its all she wrote...

[@MosesCampbell-ls3ye]

Moses Campbell

[@jonathankamysek7998]

gees he looks so disappointed during the medals and stuff

[@2Blayzar]

I'm kinda sorry for the poland player. He for sure deserve more to win.... it better than spanish player for sure. Sad that the final wasn't on 20 games. Lucky for spanish that his breack worked...but he made so many many manyyy mistakes, but on 8 ball it easy to recover. On 9ball spanish would be tortureted by poland. It just my opinion. I'm not a fan of any....they still play like the strategy from corner bar pool. In the end iim happy with the spanish win because it more human as feeling and emotions vs poland who made a ugly remark on a comentator meating, if u listen one of the comentatory mention it.

[@mikemorgan8646]

Also, be a gentleman. Don't yell and scream like you just scored a touchdown, and for crying out loud, stay off the table. This not a frat party, or is it?

[@mikea5205]

This is why I was hoping Victor would win. I can't stand FSR.

[@TonyMontana-bl3qe]

With My style, I beat anybody! in pool 🎱

[@picchiare]

30:19 Isn't this foul?

[@aaronbruce5695]

This game is so much about momentum... I don't understand why Victor took a break after finally winning at 8 6

[@oxboustrophe1392]

I hear Germany's going to let Wiktor send his Leopard cue to Ukraine.

[@Arthur-nr5ci]

Predator, can we do better with the trophy next year? That is some plasticky, paper-weighty looking shit right there, lol. Props on the prize money though!

[@dejanradonjic8299]

Cestitam Davidu, a mene zanima koja je sisata navijacica😄😄

[@bayubsn8003]

la tikusto undertable to

[@scottlong3453]

Loved it my only problem was we had to watch so many shots twice 😂

[@hamdymohamed7276]

8 ball is really great to watch ..........9bal 10 ball a rubbish