Dương Quốc Hoàng
| Born | Quang Ninh |
|---|---|
| Sport country | Vietnam |
| Nickname | The Martian |
| Tournament wins | |
| Other titles | 2024 Reyes Cup |
Dương Quốc Hoàng is a Vietnamese pool player nicknamed The Martian. In 2024 he became the first player from Vietnam to win a tournament on the World Nine-ball tour when he won the Scottish Open. He also won the 2024 Reyes Cup while representing Team Asia.
Career
[edit]Dương Quốc Hoàng grew up in Quang Ninh before moving to Ho Chi Minh City where he initially worked as a waiter. He was spotted by the owner of a Billiards Hall who helped coach him. In 2017 he became National Champion and also won a silver medal at the 2017 SEA Games. In 2019, at the Beijing Open, he defeated Shane van Boening for the first time.[1] In February 2023 Dương Quốc Hoàng again defeated Shane van Boening, this time during the World Championships in Poland.[2][3]
His victory in the 2024 Scottish Open in Rutherglen meant that he was the first player from Vietnam to win a tournament on the World nine-ball pool tour. He defeated Oscar Dominguez 10–8 in the final having defeated Carlo Biado, Francisco Sánchez Ruíz, Eklent Kaçi and Ko Pin-yi during the event.[4][5]
In October 2024 Dương Quốc Hoàng was part of the successful Team Asia that defeated Team Europe in the inaugural Reyes Cup in Manila, Philippines.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Dương Quốc Hoàng owns several billiard bars under his name.[7]
Titles
[edit]- 2024 Reyes Cup
- 2024 Scottish Nine-ball Open
References
[edit]- ^ "Duong Quoc Hoang waves the flag for Vietnam's billiards". vietnamnet global. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "HISTORIC AFTERNOON SEES DEFENDING CHAMPION OUT OF WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023". Matchroom Pool. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ Du Yen. "Huyền thoại Shane Van Boening - đối thủ đầy duyên nợ của Dương Quốc Hoàng ở đấu trường billiards thế giới". webthethao. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Duong Quoc Hoang wins loss-side five, four in double-elimination to win Jacoby Scottish Open". azbilliards.com. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Vietnamese pool player Duong Quoc Hoang secures £10k prize after winning Scottish Open in Rutherglen". Daily Record. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Vietnam's top pool player beats former world champion three times at Reyes Cup". VNExpress. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "From waiter to world billiards champion: Duong Quoc Hoang stays on cue". VNExpress. Retrieved 4 January 2025.