Ralf Souquet

Nickname: The Kaiser or The Surgeon.
Home town: Manching, Germany.
Date and place of birth: November 29, 1968 - Eschweiler, Germany.
Family: Divorced, daughter Celine is ten years old.
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months: Winner of 2006 World Pool Masters, runner-up in 2006 World Pool Championship, winner of 2007 Paris Open 9-Ball, winner 2007 Swiss 9-Ball Grand Prix, winner of 2007 BA Open 9-Ball.
Career achievements: 1996 World Champion 9-Ball, 2000 US Open 14.1, 2002 US Open 9-Ball, 2002 Mosconi Cup, five-time World Pool Masters champion (1994, 1996, 2000, 2002 and 2006).
Biggest disappointment: Losing in the finals of the 2005 European Championship (9-Ball) and the 2006 World 9-Ball Championship.
Favourite player: Efren Reyes.
Sponsors: Joss, Simonis, Gabriels, Seybert's, X-Breaker.
Co-sponsors: Q-Wiz, Stroke Sports.
Cues used: Joss & X-Breaker / Jump.
Hobbies: Borrusia Monchengladbach, music, cinema, table tennis, wrist watches.
Home pool room: Karo Double B in Ingolstadt, Germany.
Like about pool:  The variety of shots and situations at the table and every day you learn something new.
Dislike about pool: Playing perfectly but still losing the match, big pockets.
Occupation other than pool: None.
Describe yourself: Honest, upright, reliable, trustful, quiet, pedantic and a perfectionist.