'Pocket Billiards' Seo Seo-ah defeats world rankings 1 through 3 in succession to win the 'Carino World Women's 10-Ball Open'

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South Korean women's pocket billiards national representative Seo Seo-ah (24, Incheon Sports Council, world ranking 10) claimed victory at the 'Carino World Women's 10-Ball Open' held in Austria by defeating top-tier players from around the world one after another.

In the tournament final, Seo Seo-ah defeated world No. 1 Jasmin Austen (Austria) with a set score of 2-0 (4-3, 4-3) to claim the title.

This victory marks her first international tournament win of the season, once again proving the competitiveness of South Korean women's pocket billiards on the global stage.

Notably, Seo Seo-ah showcased overwhelming performance by defeating top-ranked players in succession throughout the tournament.

In the round of 16, she defeated world No. 3 Kristina Tkach (Russia) with a set score of 2-1 (4-3, 1-4, 4-1), and in the quarterfinals, she beat world No. 2 Pia Filler (Germany) 2-1 (4-0, 1-4, 4-2). She then defeated world No. 32 Zhang Muyan (China) 2-1 (4-2, 1-4, 4-2) in the semifinals before overcoming world No. 1 Jasmin Austen in the final to lift the championship trophy.

In this tournament, Seo Seo-ah set a remarkable record by defeating the world's top three players in succession, reaffirming her status as a world-class athlete.

Seo Seo-ah also achieved outstanding results on the international stage last year. Starting with her victory at the 2025 Indonesia Open in July, she went on to win the International Women's 10-Ball Open in November and the World 9-Ball Championship in December, securing a triple crown in international tournaments.

At this tournament, which offered a total prize pool of $90,000 (approximately 139 million won), Seo Seo-ah earned the first-place prize of $27,000 (approximately 41 million won). Her performance is expected to significantly boost her world ranking points.

Meanwhile, Seo Seo-ah is scheduled to return to South Korea on the 25th at 9:55 a.m. via Lufthansa flight Korea Land and Housing Corporation712 to Incheon International Airport Terminal 1. Immediately upon her return, a simple welcome ceremony and press conference to celebrate her victory will be held at the airport.

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