David Alcaide Pushes for Back-to-Back Philippines Open Titles

Defending Champion David Alcaide Advances in the 2026 Philippines Open

The 2026 Roobet Philippines Open Pool Championship is delivering intense nine-ball action in Quezon City, Philippines, as the world's leading players compete for one of the World Nineball Tour's major titles.

Defending champion David Alcaide continued his title defense on October 22, defeating Skyler Woodward 10–6 to secure a place in the Last 16. After surviving a dramatic hill-hill match earlier in the tournament, the Spanish star showed renewed composure and determination.

Alcaide's experience could prove decisive as the tournament enters its knockout stages. In nine-ball, one missed shot or an unfortunate safety can quickly change the outcome of a match. Maintaining concentration over a long tournament is just as important as executing difficult shots.

World No. 1 Aloysius Yapp also advanced, beating Filipino player Michael Feliciano 10–3. Meanwhile, American star Shane Van Boening continued his strong run with two 10–4 victories against local opponents.

The Last 16 features several exciting matchups, including Fedor Gorst against Jayson Shaw and Albert Januarta against Carlo Biado. These matches promise a combination of aggressive shot-making, tactical safety play and high-pressure decision-making.

With the championship scheduled to conclude on October 24, the race for the title remains open. Alcaide will need to maintain his focus against a field filled with world-class talent if he hopes to become a back-to-back champion.