Souto Reaches UK Open Semi-Finals With Victory Over Defending Champion Yapp

Semi-Final Line-Up Set at 2026 UK Open Pool Championship

Jonas Souto secured his place in the last four of the 2026 UK Open Pool Championship by defeating defending champion Aloysius Yapp, turning the tables on the player who had beaten him in last year's final. The victory will carry particular satisfaction for Souto, who now has another opportunity to claim the title that eluded him twelve months ago.

The Final Four

Souto is joined in the semi-finals by three other accomplished players, making for a highly competitive finish to the tournament. The line-up includes:

• Jayson Shaw – the Scottish player competing on home soil
• Joshua Filler – the German former champion bringing considerable pedigree to the competition
• Wojciech Szewczyk – representing Poland and continuing an impressive run through the draw

Defending Champion Eliminated

Aloysius Yapp's title defence came to an end at the quarter-final stage, with Souto proving too strong for the champion. Yapp had been in strong form coming into the event, making his elimination a notable result in this year's championship.

With Shaw providing a home crowd favourite, Filler's proven track record at major events, and Szewczyk's emergence as a genuine contender, the semi-finals are set to deliver high-quality pool ahead of the final.