Mickey Krause

Mickey Krause
Born12 December 2000[1]
Sport country Denmark
NicknameThe Viking
Tournament wins
Major2024 European Open
Other titles2024 Mosconi Cup

Mickey Krause is a Danish professional pool player nicknamed The Viking.[2] He is the reigning champion of the European Open and was a member of the European team that won the 2024 Mosconi Cup.

Career

Originally based in Herlev, Krause moved to the USA 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]

Titles

  • 2024 Mosconi Cup
  • 2024 European Open
  • 2024 Bucharest Open


References

  1. ^ "Mickey krause". kozoom. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Mickey Krause". Matchroom Pool. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  3. ^ Mahler Bank, Frederik. "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.
  4. ^ "Krause wins Bucharest Open and clinches maiden World Nineball Tour ranking title". Absolute Pool. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  5. ^ "European Pool Open: Mickey Krause lifts first major of his career in Fulda, Germany". SkySports. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Däne Mickey Krause gewinnt mit 13:8 gegen den Philippinen Johan Chua". Osthessen News. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Jayson Shaw, Mickey Krause stage thrilling comeback vs Pinoy bets Johann Chua, Carlo Biado in 2024 Reyes Cup". onesports.ph. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Mosconi Cup 2024: Team Europe beat USA 11‍–‍6 to win fifth consecutive tournament in Florida". SkySports. Retrieved 8 December 2024.