Mickey Krause
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | The Viking |
| Born | 12 December 2000[1] |
| Pool career | |
| Country |  Denmark |
| Tournament wins | |
| Major | 2024 European Open |
| Other titles | 2024 Mosconi Cup |
Mickey Krause is a Danish professional pool player nicknamed The Viking.[2] He was the champion of the 2024 European Open and was also a member of the European team that won the 2024 Mosconi Cup.
Career
[edit]Originally based in Herlev, Krause moved to the US after competing in the World Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the U.S. Open Eight-Ball Pool Championship in 2023, where he defeated Fedor Gorst during the tournament.[3]
In June 2024 Krause won the Bucharest Open after defeating Hubert Lopotko 11–7 in the final, the victory marked his first ranking title on the World Nineball Tour.[4]
He won his first major title in August 2024 when he won the European Pool Open in Fulda, Germany He beat Skyler Woodward in the semi-final and then defeated Johann Chua 13–8 in the final. The victory also clinched his place on the European team for the inaugural Reyes Cup.[5][6] He was, however, unable to help Team Europe defeat Team Asia in the 2024 Reyes Cup, despite himself and Jayson Shaw coming from 3–0 down to win a doubles match against Johann Chua and Carlo Biado on the first day in Manila.[7]
Krause was part of the European team that defeated Team USA 11–6 in the 2024 Mosconi Cup which was held in Florida. Krause was the only rookie in the competition.[8]
Krause won his third nine-ball ranking title at the 2025 Scottish Open, where he defeated Aloysius Yapp 10–3 in the final.[9]
Titles
[edit]- 2025 Jacoby Scottish Open Nine-ball
- 2025 Mini Derb Open Nine-ball
- 2024 Mosconi Cup
- 2024 European Open Nine-ball Championship
- 2024 Bucharest Open
References
[edit]- ^ "Mickey krause". kozoom. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Mickey Krause". Matchroom Pool. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ Mahler Bank, Frederik (25 March 2023). "Mickey startede pool-karrieren i ungdomsklubben - nu rejser han USA tynd for at blive den bedste". dr.dk Danish Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ "Krause wins Bucharest Open and clinches maiden World Nineball Tour ranking title". Absolute Pool. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "European Pool Open: Mickey Krause lifts first major of his career in Fulda, Germany". SkySports. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Däne Mickey Krause gewinnt mit 13:8 gegen den Philippinen Johan Chua". Osthessen News. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
- ^ "Jayson Shaw, Mickey Krause stage thrilling comeback vs Pinoy bets Johann Chua, Carlo Biado in 2024 Reyes Cup". onesports.ph. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Mosconi Cup 2024: Team Europe beat USA 11–6 to win fifth consecutive tournament in Florida". SkySports. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Scottish Open success for Krause who returns to winning ways in Glasgow". Absolute Pool. 5 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
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