The Hanoi Open 2025 final between Moritz Neuhausen and Pijus Labutis has come to an end, with Labutis emerging as the champion after a thrilling showdown. Labutis secured his first major title by defeating Neuhausen with a score of 13-7. The Lithuanian player showcased impressive form throughout the tournament, culminating in his victory in Vietnam.
Labutis’ journey to the championship was marked by a series of impressive wins against tough opponents. He started with a 9-3 victory over Jani Siekkinen in the first round and continued his winning streak with triumphs over Daniel Guttenberger, Bui Truong An, Cheng Hsiung Liu, Nguyen Hoang Phong, Raymund Faraon, Carlo Biado, and Robbie Capito. In the final match against Neuhausen, Labutis sealed his victory with a score of 13-7, solidifying his status as the Hanoi Open 2025 champion.
The prize money breakdown for the tournament in Vietnam was as follows: the winner, Labutis, took home $40,000 (£29,791), while the runner-up received $16,000 (£11,916). Semi-finalists, quarter-finalists, and players in earlier rounds also received varying amounts of prize money. The total prize pool for the Hanoi Open 2025 amounted to $200,000 (£148,957). The competition was fierce, but Labutis emerged victorious, claiming the title and a substantial cash prize for his impressive performance on the pool table.
