Wu Chia-ching

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Wu Chia-ching (b. February 9, 1989 in Taiwan) is a professional billiards player. He is nicknamed the Little Genius (Taisun) In 2005, Wu became the youngest player (16 years, 5 months) ever to win the World 9-Ball Championship. He was the top seed at the 2006 Men's World 9-Ball Championship, but lost in the quarterfinal round to Ronato Alcano of the Philippines.

Wu also won the 2005 World 8-Ball Championship, making him the first person to hold the World 9-Ball and 8-Ball titles in the same year. He was the runner-up at the 2004 Junior 9-Ball World Championship.

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2002

  • Champion - National Youth Championship
  • 3rd - National Pro-Tour

2004

  • 2nd - WPA World Juniors 9-Ball Championship

2005

  • World 9-Ball Championship
  • World 8-Ball Championship
  • Asian 9-Ball Tour Singapore Leg Runner-Up

2006

  • 4th - Asian 9-ball Tour
  • Semi-finalist - 2006 World Pool Masters
  • Quarter-finalist - World 9-Ball Championship

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