---
title: "Francisco Sánchez Ruíz"
url: https://cueculture.wiki/francisco-sanchez-ruiz
published: 2026-09-03T02:21:14Z
updated: 2026-09-03T04:34:48Z
summary: "Spain's Francisco Sánchez Ruíz, 'El Ferrari', became just the tenth player to win the US Open twice, reclaiming the title in 2026."
author: "Editorial"
tags: ["Spain", "World Nineball Tour"]
lang: en
---

# Francisco Sánchez Ruíz

*El Ferrari*

![Spain flag](media:f621926089b4f0d8)

Francisco Sánchez Ruíz — "El Ferrari" to the tour — cemented his place among the sport's elite in 2026 by reclaiming the US Open title four years after his first win, becoming only the tenth player in history to lift the green jacket more than once.

A former World No. 1 and 2023 World Champion, the Murcia native has built a major collection that includes the 2022 US Open, the 2023 World Pool Championship, the 2023 Premier League Pool and the 2022 World Cup of Pool. In 2024 he added the Peri Open and helped Team Europe to a fifth straight Mosconi Cup win over Team USA.

## Quick facts
- Country: Spain (Murcia)
- Alias: El Ferrari
- Age: 34 · Height: 5'9"
- Highest ranking: World No. 1
- Ranking events won: 1
- Career prize money: $243,625