Bao Phương Vinh advances as Trần Quyết Chiến suffers shock exit at Billiards Super Cup

The Phuc Thinh 3-Cushion Billiards Super Cup 2026 has seen significant upsets and standout performances during its knockout stages.

In a major shock, championship contender Trần Quyết Chiến was eliminated in the round of 16 by underdog Long Hồng. Despite a late rally by Quyết Chiến to close the gap to 36-39, Long Hồng secured a 40-36 victory.

Former world champion Bao Phương Vinh demonstrated exceptional form. After overcoming a previous loss to Mai Tân Huyên in the group stages, Vinh secured a 40-28 victory in their rematch. He continued his momentum into the quarterfinals, where he defeated Chương Thanh Nhân 40-16. During the match against Chương, Vinh recorded two high-scoring series of 16 and 15 points, achieving an average scoring efficiency of 4.000 points per turn.