Billy Thorpe Bị Loại Khỏi Mosconi Cup Vì Quy Tắc Tham Gia Quá Khắt Khe

core: Billy Thorpe, two-time Mosconi Cup champion, is now ineligible for the 2025 event after missing more than two major tournaments due to financial constraints.
key_facts: Thorpe missed March European Open, May UK Open, and Arizona Open.; Rule requires missing no more than two majors for qualification.; Thorpe described the rule as one of the dumbest in pool.; Other affected players include Lukas Fracasso-Verner and Ronel Nalaunan.; Ruling came after US Open Championship.
source: Based on public information from World Nineball Tour calendar and player statements following US Open, 2024.
qa: question: Will Thorpe be able to regain eligibility for future Mosconi Cups?, answer: Eligibility can be regained by attending at least three major events in the next qualification cycle.; question: What is the impact on American 9-ball player participation?, answer: The rule may reduce overall event quality by discouraging financially constrained veterans.