2002 WPA World Nine-ball Championship

WPA World 9-Ball Championship 2002
Tournament information
Sport9-ball
LocationCardiff, Wales
DatesJuly 18, 2002–July 24, 2002
Tournament
format(s)
Round robin / Single Elimination
Host(s)WPA World Nine-ball Championship,
Matchroom Pool
Participants128
Final positions
ChampionUnited States Earl Strickland
Runner-upPhilippines Francisco Bustamante
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The 2002 WPA World Nine-ball Championship was the 13th edition of the WPA World Championship for 9-Ball Pool. It took place from July 18 to 24, 2002 in Cardiff, Wales.[1][2]

The event was won by American Earl Strickland with a 17:15 victory in the final against Francisco Bustamante.[3] Defending champion Mika Immonen was defeated in the round of 64 against Shannon Daulton.[4]

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  2. ^ "Billiards Digest - 30 Over 30 by Predator Cues, Pool Videos". billiardsdigest.com. Archived from the original on December 26, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "World Champions - WPA Pool". WPA Pool. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  4. ^ "Hasseröder WPA World Pool Championship 2002". azbilliards.com. Retrieved June 19, 2018.