Centeno sweeps way to Women’s World 8-ball title
Filipino cue artist Chezka Centeno won the Women's World 8-ball title in Wisconsin after defeating Kelly Fisher in the final. This victory marks her third major world championship title, following her previous successes in the 10-ball category.
Why it matters
Centeno's win solidifies her status as a dominant force in professional billiards and highlights the growing international profile of Filipino athletes in cue sports.
FILIPINO cue artist Chezka Centeno swept her way to the Women's World 8-ball title capped by a 9-6 final win over English legend Kelly Fisher at the Oneida Casino Hotel in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States Monday morning in Manila.Centeno went 7-0 in the tournament punctuated by a zero ball missed match in the final (no missed shot) to grab her third major title after conquering the 2023 and 2025 editions of the World 10-ball Championships.The 27-year-old Centeno pocketed a prize money of $30,000 or more than P1.8 million from her latest title.It was a tight battle between Centeno and Fisher, whose safety on the 6-ball was called a foul in the 15th rack.That paved the way for Centeno to finish the 5 and the 8-ball for the win.Centeno dedicated her championship…
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