Chris Melling
- January 10, 2024
- Pool Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chris Melling |
| Occupation | Pool Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 27, 1979(1979-01-27) |
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Chris Melling Biography
| Name | Chris Melling |
| Birthday | Jan 27 |
| Birth Year | 1979 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Chris Melling is one of the most popular and richest Pool Player who was born on January 27, 1979 in England, United Kingdom. In 2001, he reached the final 16 in the 2001 WPA World Nine-ball Championship held in Cardiff winning over Steve Davis, along the route.
Melling is currently residing currently in Keighley, England, although Melling travels around the world to continue his 9-ball pool playing career. In October of 2010, he took home his very first european 9-Ball competition The Portugal Open. On June 12, 2011 Melling was named China Open champion and received the sum of $40,000. It is his very first 9-Ball pool victory in a tournament.
In May 2014, Melling entered snooker Q School in an attempt to regain his professional status and defeated the likes of former professionals Daniel Wells and Chen Zhe 4–3 and 4–1 respectively, before winning his quarter-final match against Duane Jones 4–3 to earn a two-year tour card for the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons. This saw him become the first person to have been a professional in 8-Ball Pool, 9-Ball Pool and Snooker at the same time.
The 2015–16 season proved harder for Melling as he could only win four matches all year. He dropped off the tour at the end of the season and could not win enough matches at Q School to win his place back.
In December of 2011, Melling took part during the 18th edition of the Mosconi Cup and was victorious in 4 of his 6 matches. In 2012, he received the Most Valuable Player Award in the 2012 Mosconi Cup.
Chris Melling Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pool Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Chris Melling is one of the richest Pool Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Melling 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Christopher Melling is an English professional snooker and pool player who was the world’s number 1 in The World Rules 8-Ball Championship. He was the winner of the WEPF World Rules World Championship twice, in 2001 as well as 2003. He was ranked first at the time of his 2003 ranking by the World Eight-ball Pool Federation. He also won his place in the International Pool Masters (2001 and 2002) as well as his European Professional title (2002). The first athlete to take home twice in two International Tour events back to back.
His first tournament as a professional was to defeat his 2003 UK Championship winner Matthew Stevens 5-4 to make it into in the 2015 Wuxi Classic, but he fell 5-1 to Zhao Xintong in the opening round. Melling was also in the opening round in the International Championship by defeating Luca Brecel 6-5, and then being defeated in the first round 6-1 Zhou Yuelong. The first time he won in the venue portion of a ranking event was during the Welsh Open after he edged out Nigel Bond 4-3, before being whitewashed by the favourite home Michael White in the second round.
In January 2013 he reached the final of the Chinese 8-Ball Masters, losing to Gareth Potts. He also lost to Potts in the final of the 2005 World Rules 8-Ball Championship. Also in 2013 he reached the quarter finals of the 2013 WPA World Nine-ball Championship, the World Masters, World Cup of Pool and finished 5th in the US Open 9-Ball Championship.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Chris Melling Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Pool Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Chris Melling celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.
Where is Chris Melling from?
| Born | 27 January 1979 |
|---|---|
| Sport country | England |
| Nickname | “The Magician” |
| Professional | 2000 |
Tournament wins
What cue does Chris Melling use?
Playing cue: Standard 58-inch, 18-ounce Predator Ikon coupled with the 11.8 mm Predator Revo carbon fiber shaft. Melling removes all of the weight from the cue that he can in order to replicate the lightness the 12-ounce stick he used while competing in English pool earlier in his career.
How old is Chris Melling?
43 years (January 27, 1979)
Who is the best pool player in the UK?
Points
1| Keith Brewer
2| Graf Bishop| 10
3| Lee Smith| 8
3| Lee Crowhurst| 8
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