Biado and Manas Reached 10-Ball World Championship Final
The Filipino duo secured their spot in the title match after a hard-fought semifinal victory in Indonesia.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Tennis
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Carlo Biado and AJ Manas advanced to the WPA Men's Doubles 10-Ball World Championship final after defeating Indonesian team Irsal Nasution and Albert Januarta. The duo overcame a deficit to win their semifinal match with a final set score of 3-4, 4-3, 3-4, 4-2, 3-1.
Why it matters
Reaching the final marks a significant milestone for the Philippine pair, who fought their way through the tournament's loser bracket to remain in contention for the world title.
Carlo Biado brings experience as a two-time world 9-ball champion to the team, while 19-year-old AJ Manas has demonstrated resilience by advancing through the loser's bracket. The final match is scheduled to take place at the Bali International Convention Centre.
The players
Carlo Biado
He is a professional pool player from the Philippines who holds two previous world 9-ball titles.
AJ Manas
He is a 19-year-old Filipino professional pool player competing alongside Biado in the doubles championship.
The details
After defeating Mohammad Soufi and Mohammad Aziza in the quarterfinals, Biado and Manas rallied from early set losses against Nasution and Januarta to secure their championship berth. They now prepare to face either a team from Poland or Spain in the ultimate round.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: Biado and Manas secured their quarterfinal victory.
October 4, 2026: The duo won their semifinal match to advance.
October 5, 2026: The championship final match is set to take place.
Season Trajectory
This performance at the WPA Men's Doubles 10-Ball World Championship confirms the Philippine team's status as a major threat in international competition. Their advancement disrupts the established hierarchy of the tournament and forces remaining contenders to recalibrate their strategies for the final match.
Biado and Manas will face either Poland or Spain in the championship round to determine the world title winners. The team's path through the loser's bracket highlights the high-pressure nature of the current tournament format.
The takeaway
The success of this duo demonstrates that rising talents and established veterans can form highly competitive partnerships in high-stakes formats. Fans should watch for the championship matchup to see if the Philippines can capture the world title against European competition.
What happens next
The WPA Men's Doubles 10-Ball World Championship final is scheduled to be played on October 5, 2026.
Further reading
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