Eddy Merckx (born 1968, Belgium) — the three-cushion billiards player, not to be confused with the cycling legend of the same name — is a two-time world champion famed for explosive, attacking three-cushion.
Career highlights
- 2 UMB World Three-Cushion Championships (2006, 2012)
- European Champion in 2007, defeating Frédéric Caudron
- 11 UMB World Cup wins
- World record: 50 points in just 6 innings (an 8.33 average) in the German Bundesliga, 2011
Playing style
Merckx plays fast, aggressive three-cushion built on exceptional speed and the ability to string together high runs. A Belgian contemporary and rival of Caudron, he turns attacking technique into points where others play safe.
Legacy
One of the most successful players of his generation, Merckx's 50-in-6 remains a benchmark for offensive brilliance — proof of how devastating a high-run player can be when the table opens up.
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