Margarita Fefilova Styer Wins 2026 CPBA Invitational in Thrilling Hill-Hill Final

April 4, 2026

The 2026 Raxx Mezz Olhausen CPBA Invitational delivered one of the most exciting finishes of the WPBA season, with Margarita Fefilova Styer capturing the title after a stunning 10-9 hill-hill victory over Rubilen Amit at Raxx Billiards in West Hempstead, New York.

A Dominant Path to the Finals

Fefilova Styer looked nearly unstoppable on the winner’s side of the bracket. In the hot seat match, she delivered one of the most dominant performances of the event, defeating Rubilen Amit 8-1 to secure her place in the championship match.

Amit Shows Championship Heart

True champions never go quietly—and Rubilen Amit proved exactly why she remains one of the most feared competitors in the sport. Facing elimination, Amit squared off against Kristina Zlateva in the third-place match and came through with an 8-5 victory, punching her ticket to a finals rematch.

A Championship Match Fans Won’t Forget

What had been a one-sided hot seat match turned into an absolute war in the finals. Rack after rack, the two champions traded punches, neither willing to give an inch. With the score tied and the entire tournament on the line, Fefilova Styer broke the final rack and ran out under maximum pressure, closing out a stunning 10-9 hill-hill victory.

Rising Stars Shine

Kristina Zlateva put together an outstanding run to finish third, while Sofia Mast marked a major breakthrough with the best WPBA finish of her young career in fourth place. These performances signal the continued growth and depth of talent in women’s professional billiards.

What This Means for the WPBA Season

The CPBA Invitational reinforces the incredible competitive balance in women’s pool. With Mezz as a title sponsor—the same brand trusted by elite players worldwide—the tournament showcased both premium equipment and premium talent.

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About Corey Bernstein

Corey Bernstein is a competitive pool player, billiards equipment specialist, and co-owner of Quarter King Billiards in Wilmington, North Carolina. With over a decade of experience in the sport, Corey has competed in regional APA and BCA sanctioned tournaments and maintains an intimate knowledge of cue construction, shaft technology, and table mechanics. As a certified dealer for brands including Predator, McDermott, Jacoby, Viking, Lucasi, Meucci, Joss, and Cuetec, Corey personally tests and evaluates every cue that comes through the shop. His hands-on approach to the business means he has racked thousands of hours behind the table — breaking in shafts, comparing tip compounds, and dialing in the nuances that separate a good cue from a great one. When he is not behind the counter or on the table, Corey is researching the latest advances in low-deflection technology, carbon fiber shaft construction, and cue ball physics. His articles on Quarter King Billiards combine real-world playing experience with deep product knowledge to help players at every level find the right equipment for their game.

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