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.
| Born | 12 December 2000[1] |
|---|---|
| Sport country |  Denmark |
| Nickname | The Viking |
| Tournament wins | |
| Major | 2024 European Open |
| Other titles | 2024 Mosconi Cup |
Career
editOriginally 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
edit- 2024 Mosconi Cup
- 2024 European Open
- 2024 Bucharest Open
References
edit- ^ "Mickey krause". kozoom. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Mickey Krause". Matchroom Pool. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Krause wins Bucharest Open and clinches maiden World Nineball Tour ranking title". Absolute Pool. 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. 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.