18/03/2026
Premier 9-Ball Series β Round 2 Recap
Round 2 of the Premier 9-Ball Series delivered a massive jump in participation, with 45 players hitting the tables, a huge rise from the 14 competitors in Round 1. The increased numbers were matched by an equally high standard of play throughout the day.
The standout story belonged to Rachel Lewis, who produced an incredible run to reach the final. Entering as one of the lower-graded players, Rachel rose to the occasion in style, taking down multiple higher-rated opponents along the way. Her run to the decider was nothing short of outstanding and one of the highlights of the event.
Waiting in the final was Ernesto Jay Carasig, who had been in dominant form through the knockout stages. Ernesto capped off a strong campaign by overcoming Rachel in the final to claim the Round 2 title.
Main Event Results
π 1st β Ernesto Jay Carasig
π₯ 2nd β Rachel Lewis
π₯ Semi-Finalists β Jimboy Platero & Rafael Tan
The quarter-finals showcased a stacked field:
β’ Jimboy Platero def. Dinesh Sookgree
β’ Ernesto Jay Carasig def. Nicholas Koster
β’ Rachel Lewis def. Shaun Matthews
β’ Rafael Tan def. Tony Brooks
In the semi-finals, Ernesto continued his dominant run, defeating Jimboy, while Rachel delivered another composed performance to overcome Rafael and secure her place in the final.
Rachelβs performance perfectly highlights what this format is all about, opportunity. On any given day, any player can rise, challenge the field, and produce something special.
Each round also features random giveaways, giving every participant a chance to walk away a winner.
π The Kamui pack winner for Round 2 was Minh Duong, taking home Kamui ROKU Chalk and a NEW Kamui Symmetry Glove.
ποΈ We also introduced a new giveaway. A free entry into Round 3, with Jing Liu selected as the winner.
Both prizes were awarded via random draw.
Players who compete in a minimum of 6 rounds and finish inside the Top 16 will qualify for the Grand Final, where the winner will take home a guaranteed $5,000.
A big thank you to Club9 for hosting the event, to Kamui for their generous prize support, and to professional referee Yuxin βCocoβ Shao for officiating as area referee.
Round 3 is coming soon, with entries OPEN NOW! If Round 2 is anything to go by, itβs only getting bigger from here.
Consistency Crowns Champions. π