FIRST STAGE  16 invited players are spread out inside 4 different groups
World ranking from September 2007 was used to create the groups in logical order
 
     
 
  Group A




  Group B



  Group C



 

Group D



 
 
 
 
  SECOND STAGE
8 qualifiers in 2 final groups
The two best players from groups A B C D are
spread out in groups E and F after a new ranking order is determined (Match point, then G.A.)

  THIRD STAGE
Last four players in Direct KO
Both leaders of groups E and F are crossed in the draw with second ranked players
 
       
  Group E                                Group F
 
Semi-final 1


Final

Semi-final 2
 
 
     
  RULES
3-Cushion Billiards game, race to 50 points with equal number of innings.
The match will be stretched by 5 points if a draw should occur during the semi-finals and final matches
Shot clock : 40 seconds (starting when the balls stop rolling -
balls are respotted in case of a foul (timing overrun) - 2 Time-Out are allowed each player)
Schedule for group matches : 1-4 and 2-3, then winner 1-4 versus winner 2-3 and loser 1-4 versus loser 2-3
Before each round of play, tables are announced by the tournament director upon broadcasting needs.