Joshua Filler Makes History With Second UK Open Title After Crushing 13-1 Final Victory

Filler Dominates Szewczyk to Claim Historic Second UK Open Crown

Joshua Filler has become the first player in the history of the UK Open Pool Championship to win the title twice, following a remarkably one-sided final against Poland's Wojciech Szewczyk at the 2026 edition of the Matchroom Major event.

A Final With Little Contest

The German cue sport star delivered what many are calling one of the most commanding performances ever witnessed in a Matchroom Major final, defeating Szewczyk by a dominant 13-1 scoreline. The margin of victory left little doubt about Filler's superiority on the day, as Szewczyk managed to take only a single rack throughout the entire match.

Historic Achievement

With this victory, Filler separates himself from the rest of the UK Open's field of past champions. No other player had previously managed to claim the title on more than one occasion, making this win a landmark moment in the tournament's history.

Szewczyk's run to the final represented a strong performance from the Polish competitor, though the championship match ultimately offered no foothold against a Filler who appeared near-flawless throughout. The result cements the German's status as one of the standout players in the modern era of professional pool.