Johann Chua wrote his name into Filipino pool history at the 2026 Roobet Philippines Open, beating Anton Raga 11–9 in an all-Filipino final at Gateway Mall to become the first Filipino to win the title on home soil. The victory, his second Matchroom Major, came in his first Major appearance of the year and caps a remarkable rise for one of the sport’s most consistent performers.

The triumph followed an outstanding 2025, in which Chua became a two-time Reyes Cup champion and claimed the Dubai Knightshot Open title in July. That run built on a strong foundation from previous years, including victory at the 2024 Hanoi Open, where he came through a fiercely competitive field, as well as a semi-final at the 2024 World Pool Championship and a final at the European Open. Earlier in his career, he claimed his maiden WNT ranking title by defeating Wu Sun Lin at the Zen + Yuan8 Open in China, cementing his status as one of the Tour’s most formidable players.

Chua also made waves in 2023, partnering James Aranas to win the Philippines’ record-breaking fourth World Cup of Pool title, further cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s brightest talents.