Thai Snooker Star Misses Australian Women's Open Title
Thailand's Nattharat Wongsorethai, aka Ming Saraburi, lost the final of the Australian Women's Open 2026 in Sydney to Hong Kong's Ong On Yee. After trailing 0-2, she fought back to lead 3-2 but could not finish the match, eventually losing the deciding frame 4-3. Ong On Yee secured her third title at the tournament with a highest break of 81.
The Australian Women's Open 2026 final in Sydney on October 20 saw Thailand's Nattharat Wongsorethai, known as 'Ming Saraburi' and ranked third worldwide, face Hong Kong's Ong On Yee, ranked second. The match was tightly contested; Ming Saraburi rallied from 0-2 behind to lead 3-2 frames but failed to seal the victory, letting Ong On Yee tie it at 3-3. The decisive final frame went to Ong On Yee, who won 4-3, recording a highest break of 81 points while Ming Saraburi's best break was 45. Ong On Yee claimed the championship trophy and prize money, marking her third title at this event.