is a Japanese pool player. Ōi is best known for reaching the semi-final of the 2012 WPA World Nine-ball Championship, and represented Japan at the

World Cup of Pool The World Cup of Pool is an annual international single-elimination tournament for doubles teams in nine-ball pool competition. The event has been dominated by the Philippines and China, with both nations winning the event on three occasions. Hi ...

on six occasions.

Career

In July 2005, Ōi competed in the

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, but lost in the preliminary round. In February 2007, he finished fifth at the Korea Pro Pool Tour, and ninth at the Predator International Championship. In October 2007, Ōi took part in the

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, reaching 17th place. At the 2007 WPA Men's World Nine-ball Championship he was defeated by the German

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. At the 2007

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Ōi reached the last 16 before losing to

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. In the 2007 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships, Ōi reached 17th place. At the 2007 WPA Men's World Nine-ball Championship, he was defeated in the last 64 by

. In November 2008, Ōi achieved his biggest international success so far: he reached the semi-finals of the All Japan Open, finishing third. In the following season, he reached the semifinals of the 2009 WPA World Ten-ball Championship but lost to

Antonio Lining Antonio Lining (born May 9, 1963, in Mindoro, Philippines) is a Filipino pool player, nicknamed "Nikoy". He is one of the few left-handed Asian players. Lining's most notable appearance was in the Motolite International Nine-ball Tournament in 2 ...

. In March 2010, Ōi reached fifth place at the All Japan Open. At the

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, he lost in the last 16 to Charlie Williams. In the 2010

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, he finished fifth. At the 2012 WPA World Nine-ball Championship, Ōi had victories against

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, and Karl Boyes to reach the semifinals before losing to eventual champion

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, who defeated him 7–11. In the All Japan Championship 2014 Ōi reached the final, but lost this against Raymund Faraon 8–11. During the 2017 World Pool Masters, Ōi did two interviews with the television station

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. Ōi, who speaks little English, responded to a question with lyrics from the song " Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen" by comedian

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. Ōi has appeared at the

on six occasions. First appearing in the 2007 tournament along with partner Satoshi Kawabata, Oi reached the semi-final, losing to champions Li Hewen and

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. In the 2015 tournament he teamed with Tōru Kuribayashi to once again reach the semifinals.

Cues

Playing cue: HOW Cue 325CZ Breaking cue: Canis BREAKER

Titles

* 2022 Kanto 10-Ball Open * 2019 Japan Open 10-Ball * 2018 CBSA Miyun 9-Ball Open * 2017 Kansai 9-Ball Open * 2016 Hokkaido 9-Ball Open * 2015 Hokuriku 10-Ball Open * 2015 Hokkaido 9-Ball Open * 2014 Hokuriku 9-Ball Open * 2012 Hokkaido 9-Ball Open * 2011 Hokuriku 9-Ball Open * 2010 Hokuriku 9-Ball Open * 2007 Hokuriku 9-Ball Open

References

External links

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European Pocket Billiard Federation The European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF) is the European governing body for pocket billiards. EPBF is the European regional affiliate member of the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA). The federation holds the European Championships since ...

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oi, Naoyuki 1983 births Japanese pool players Living people 21st-century Japanese people