Ralf Souquet
Nickname:
The Kaiser And The Surgeon
Home town:
Manching, Germany
Date and place of birth:
November 29, 1968 - Eschweiler, Germany
Family:
Married to Illy, daughter Celine (11 years old).
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months:
Winner in Mosconi Cup, Derby City Classic 9-Ball, Paris Open 9-Ball, Gema 9-Ball Open, Interpool 10-Ball Invitational, Interpool 9-Ball Open, World Champion 8-Ball, Netherlands Open 9-Ball, Swiss Open 9-Ball. Runner-up in European Championships 14.1.
Career achievements:
1996 World 9-Ball Champion, 2002 U.S. Open 9-Ball, 5 times World Pool Masters Champion (94, 96, 00, 02, 06), 2 times Mosconi Cup Champion (02, 07), 2008 World 8-Ball Champion
Biggest disappointment:
Losing in the finals of 2005 European Championships 9-Ball and the 2006 World 9-Ball Championships as well as the draw in the Mosconi Cup in 2006.
Favourite Mosconi Cup memory:
When I made the final 9-ball last year to win the Mosconi Cup for Europe in Las Vegas
Favourite pool player:
Efren Reyes.
Cues used:
Joss cue, Predator BK2 And Air Jump.
Hobbies:
Borussia Moenchengladbach, music, cinema, table tennis, wrist watches.
Like about pool:
The variety of shots and situations at the table, every day you learn something new.
Dislike about pool:
Playing perfectly but still losing the match, big pockets.
Occupation other than pool: None.
Describe yourself:
Honest, upright, reliable, trustful, quiet, pedantic, perfectionist.
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