2008 WPA World Eight-ball Championship

WPA World 8-Ball Championship 2008
Tournament information
DatesApril 18,–25, 2008
VenueFujairah Exhibition Centre, Al Diar Siji Hotel
CityFujairah, United Arab Emirates
Organisation(s)WPA World Eight-ball Championship
FormatDouble Elimination / Single Elimination
DisciplineEight-ball
Final
ChampionGermany Ralf Souquet
Runner-upPhilippines Ronato Alcano
Score13-9
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The 2008 WPA World Eight-ball Championship was an eight-ball world championship, organized by the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), and held 18–25 April 2008 at the Fujairah Exhibition Centre of the Al Diar Siji Hotel in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. A total of 64 players competed in the tournament.[1]

The event was won by Ralf Souquet, who defeated defending champion Ronato Alcano in the final.[2]

The previous years runner up Dennis Orcollo lost in the semi-final in a repeat of the previous years final to Ronato Alcano 10–9. Marcus Chamat of Sweden also reached the event semi-final, losing to eventual winner Souquet.[3][4]

The event field was made up of players from various tours, as well as players from a middle east qualifying tournament.[5]

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  4. ^ "Gabica, Calasang Top Elims; Qualify For World 8-Ball Tourney". azbilliards.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  5. ^ "The 2008 WPA Fujairah World 8 Ball Championship - Player List". pro9.co.uk. Retrieved January 9, 2019.