Fedor Gorst
Pool has recently experienced major growth in the number of marquee events that players can choose from. The game has drawn players from different regions of the world, who have all proved that they can compete at the professional level. Although the top players change from event to event, there is one player who seems to have distanced himself from the pack when it comes to pool playing ability.
Although not allowed to play in many recent international events, Fedor Gorst has excelled whenever he has had the opportunity to compete. In the world of online sports betting, a lot of bettors and pool fans have “The Ghost” as their favorite. Let’s look at some information on his background in pool and review of some of his top achievements, so far in his career.
Fedor Gorst’s background
Fedor Gorst, a professional pool player from Russia, was born on May 31st, 2000, in Moscow. Still in his early 20s, Fedor Gorst, also known as “The Ghost”, has already accomplished more than some professionals have in their careers. Gorst has been victorious in many major global competitions. According to the records, Gorst’s achievements is already longer than most. The game of billiards was something that Gorst was exposed to from a very young age. In the dining room, his family sat around a Russian Pyramid table.
He began with the game of Russian Pyramid, which he found enjoyable. When Gorst was only nine, he started competing and experiencing success at the table. As Gorst got older, he had different coaches, and when he was 10 years old, one of them suggested that he try pool instead. Following his transition to pool, Gorst competed in several amateur tournaments and junior competitions in Moscow. He was just 12 years old when he won his first junior competition. By the time he was 14, he had already made it onto the Russian national pool team.
After his father’s demise, he found inspiration in Mike Nikolaev, a semi-professional pool player. Mike supported Fedor Gorst in competing. Indeed, Mike Nikolai had a significant role in laying the groundwork for Gorst’s successful career as a pool player.
An overview of Fedor Gorst’s championships
Gorst now holds multiple championships and trophies in the game of pool. The following is a rundown of some of the more noteworthy ones:
WPA World Nine-ball Championship
- In 2017, he won the junior title by claiming victory over Mongolia’s Temuujin Enkhbold in the championship match.
- In 2019, he won the world champion title by claiming a 13–11 victory over Chang Jung-lin in the championship match.
Euro Tour Series Winner
- In 2018, he won the Euro Tour Series at the Treviso Open, one of his first major titles. At the time, he was only 18 years old.
European Pool Championship
- In 2019, Gorst won the 9-ball competition after claiming victory over Joshua Filler in the championship match.
- In 2021, he became champion of the 14.1 Straight Pool competition after claiming victory against Marc Bijsterbosch in the championship match. In addition, Gorst finished in second place in the 8-ball competition.
Mosconi Cup
- Gorst was barely 20 when he competed in his first Mosconi Cup. Team Europe won that year, making Gorst one of the youngest winners in the event’s history.
Derby City Classic
This includes six titles which are:
- One Pocket in 2022
- Bank Pool in 2022
- Master of the Table in 2022
- 9-ball in 2023
- Bank Pool in 2023
- Overall winner Master of the Table in 2023
Conclusion
Still at a young age, Fedor Gorst has already won multiple World Championships, multiple major championships and represented Team Europe in the Mosconi Cup. He has already built a resume that many of the greats did not have at this time in their career. Seemingly making balls and getting shape without effort, he is a great player to watch, and his career will be gratifying to follow in the years to come. It will be interesting to see how Gorst’s career develops as he motivates younger pool players to improve their skills and gameplay.
