Thomas Engert

Nickname: The Lean Machine.

Home town: Dueren, Germany.

Date of birth: October 23, 1965.

Family: Single, one daughter.

Wins / high finishes in last 12 months: Semi-finalist at 2006 World Cup of Pool, runner-up at 2006 Euro Tour (Monfalcon), semi-finalist at 2006 Euro Tour (Rankweil), 2006 Florida Open Champion.

Career achievements: World Team Champion (Taipei 2001), Challenge of Champions winner in 2004 and World Pool Masters winner in 2004.

Biggest disappointment: Losing the straight pool final at the 2006 World Championships.

Favourite player: Efren Reyes.

Sponsors: McDermott, Stroke Sports.

Cues used: McDermott.

Hobbies: Jogging, golf, going to the gym.

Home pool room: Billiard Cafe Nine Ball, Dueren, Germany.

Like about pool: It is the best game in the world.

Dislike about pool: Nothing.

Occupation other than pool: Owner of the Billiard Cafe Nine Ball in Dueren, Germany.

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