Bojana Sarac Clinches Maiden WPBA Title at DR Pool / Jacoby Tour Championship

Written By Jerry Stuckart

Jacoby Chad Simone, DR Pool Promotions Inc. Dean Roeseler, Runner-up Kristina Zlateva, Champion Borana Sarac, Tournament Director Jerry Stuckart, On the Hill Bar & Grill Todd Holzer and Ruth Geier

The 2024 WPBA DR Pool / Jacoby Tour Championship, held in Rothschild, Wisconsin, marked a sensational conclusion to the WPBA season. Over five days, from December 11th to 15th, 80 of the world's top female pool players converged at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, battling it out in a fiercely competitive field. This $40,000 added event not only showcased elite skill levels but also significant ranking implications as it was the final ranking event of the year.

Switzerland's Bojana Sarac emerged as the tournament champion, claiming her first ever WPBA title in a compelling finale. Her journey to the top was marked by consistency and strategic brilliance, navigating through a series of challenging matches that tested her resolve and technical prowess.

Bojana Sarac’s Path to Victory: Bojana Sarac's route to the championship was nothing short of spectacular. She defeated Shanna Lewis, Shanelle Loraine, Emily Callado, Caroline Pao, Janet Atwell, Miina Tani, Fan Yu Hsuan, and Bean Hung, before overcoming Kristina Zlateva in the tense final match.

Kristina Zlateva, having a strong season with multiple finals appearances, was once again a contender for the title. She navigated through the winner's bracket, setting up a dramatic showdown in the finals. However, it was Bojana who turned the tables in the championship match, overcoming an earlier loss in the hot seat match to clinch the title with a 10-7 victory.

2024 Dr Pool Jacoby Tour Champion - Bojana Sarac

Kristina Zlateva’s Journey to the Finals: Zlateva defeated Olivia Cheng 8-3, Nguyen Bich Tram 8-4, Chihiro Kawahara 8-5, Margarita Fefilova 8-6, and besting Bojana in the hotseat match 8-6, securing her spot in the finals undefeated. In the single race to 10 Final Kristina took a 3-game lead at the midway point, but she missed two key 9-balls that allowed Borana back into the match and never scored another game win.

Tournament Standings and Payouts:

  • 1st Place: Bojana Sarac (Switzerland) - $14,000

  • 2nd Place: Kristina Zlateva (Bulgaria) - $8,500

  • 3rd Place: Margarita Fefilova - $6,000

  • 4th Place: Bean (Meng-Hsia) Hung (Australia) - $4,500

  • 5th-6th Places: Briana Miller (USA), Fan Yu Hsuan (Taiwan) - $3,400 each

  • 7th-8th Places: Pia Filler (Germany), Chihiro Kawahara (Japan) - $2,500 each

  • 9th-12th Places: Sofia Mast (USA), Kristina Tkach, Kelly Fisher (Scotland), Tzu-Chien Wei (Taiwan) - $1,700 each

  • 13th-16th Places: Miina Tani (Japan), Wang Wan-Ling (Taiwan), Chieh-Yu Chou (Taiwan), Allison Fisher (USA) - $1,400 each

  • 17th-24th Places: Savannah Easton (USA), Brittany Bryant (Canada), Chia Hua Chen (Taiwan), Loreejon Brown (USA), Kaylee McIntosh (USA), Nguyen Bich Tram (Vietnam), Maria Teresa (Mayte) Ropero Garcia (Spain), Soledad Ayala (Argentina) - $1,000 each

For complete tournament details, updated player rankings, and to view all match scores, visit WPBA Rankings and the full tournament bracket at DigitalPool.com.

The 2025 WPBA season is set to kick off at Iron City Billiards in Birmingham, Alabama, from January 29th to February 2nd. This $25,000 added WPA-sanctioned event will again feature a strong 80-player field, promising another exciting year of professional billiards. Additionally, we are excited to host the 2025 Women's World 8-ball Championship this summer at the Oneida Casino in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Stay tuned for more details on this and other upcoming events.

A special thanks to our sponsors for their incredible support:

These partnerships are essential to the success of our events and the growth of the sport, ensuring that the WPBA continues to provide a platform for top-level competition.

Jerry Stuckart
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