Winning 11 consecutive frames, the European pool player dubbed the 'destroyer' only reached the quarter-finals in the Hoàng Sao tournament

German pool player Moritz Neuhausen achieved an impressive coronation at the European Open Championship 2026 after a spectacular comeback in the final to secure his first major career title.

In the final match of the tournament, Neuhausen faced Austrian player Mario He. Starting the match, Mario He made an extremely impressive entry and quickly built a safe lead by advancing to 7-2. His solid play and excellent ability to seize opportunities helped "The Panda" seemingly take complete control of the game.

However, the turning point of the match occurred in the 10th frame. An inaccurate handling situation by Mario He opened an opportunity for Neuhausen to return to the table. From that moment, the dynamics of the final changed completely. The German player consecutively displayed outstanding form, scoring steadily and denying his opponent any chance to counter.

Neuhausen created an astonishing streak of 11 consecutive winning frames, including five perfect break-and-runouts. During this period, Mario He only accessed the table exactly four times before the match concluded. The long winning streak allowed Neuhausen to spectacularly reverse the game's momentum and officially claim the European Open 2026 championship.

This title marks a major milestone in the career of the player born in 2003. This is the first time Neuhausen has won a championship at a major tournament within the World Nineball Tour system, confirming his emergence as one of the most notable young talents in European billiards.

Before entering the final, Neuhausen also had an impressive journey. In the semi-finals, he defeated top Albanian player Eklent Kaci with a clear margin to become the first to secure a spot in the final match.

In this semi-final match, Neuhausen continued to demonstrate extremely high form. His unpredictable style and ability to execute complex tactical calculations caused his opponent considerable difficulty. Many 50-50 situations also favored the German player, helping him maintain the advantage and convincingly close the match.

The European Open is one of the largest tournaments in the World Nineball Tour system, gathering hundreds of top world players to compete. In this tournament, Vietnam's number one player Dương Quốc Hoàng, despite playing very well, only reached the quarter-finals.

Therefore, a young player like Neuhausen being able to claim the crown after a series of impressive performances indicates his significant potential for the future.