Denis Grabe pulled off an unforgettable comeback to capture the Kamui Las Vegas Open title, overcoming a dominant start from Joshua Filler to force a dramatic shootout and clinch the championship.
What initially looked like a one-sided final turned into a battle for the ages. Filler came out firing, crushing the first two sets 4-0 and 4-1, seemingly in complete control. But in a stunning reversal, Grabe fought back, taking the third set 4-3 and then leveling the match with a commanding 4-1 victory in the fourth, shifting the momentum entirely.
That’s the magic of the Pro Billiard Series sets format—a match can turn at any moment, creating unmatched excitement for players and fans alike.
With everything on the line, the shootout delivered even more drama. Filler shot first and made his first three attempts, but Grabe matched him shot for shot. When Filler missed his fourth, the door opened for Grabe, who kept his nerves in check and delivered the winning shot to claim the title.
With the victory, Grabe earns $37,500, while Filler takes home $17,500 as the runner-up. The WPA-sanctioned event featured a 128-player field, making this a massive achievement for Grabe in one of the biggest tournaments of the year.
More Action Continues in Vegas
The excitement continues tomorrow at the Rio Hotel, with three major events on deck:
- Banks Open Quarterfinals: A must-watch showdown at 10 AM local time, featuring two of the world’s best bank pool players—Skyler Woodward vs. Billy Thorpe.
- Kamui Las Vegas Open Stars Back in Action: At 12 PM, newly crowned champion Denis Grabe faces off against Alex Pagulayan on the TV table, with the winner moving forward to challenge Shane Van Boening and Roberto Gomez.
- Las Vegas Women’s Open: The qualification rounds continue as top female players battle for a spot in the final stage.
- Kamui Mixed Doubles Open: A 32-team field competes in the Scotch Doubles format, with a massive $100,000 prize pool up for grabs.
Fans can watch all the action live for free on YouTube (Pro Billiard TV) and follow real-time scores and updates on ProBilliardSeries.com. Exclusive highlights and best shots will be available on Instagram and Facebook.
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