Pijus Labutis made a major statement on the World Nineball Tour, defeating Moritz Neuhausen 13–7 in a thrilling final to capture his first-ever Matchroom Major title at the 2025 Hanoi Open Pool Championship.

The victory is a career-defining moment for Labutis, who has spent years chasing glory at the sport’s highest level. After several near misses, he finally broke...