Allison Fisher Conquers at WPBA Palmetto Billiards Invitational
Your 2024 WPBA Palmetto Billiards Invitational Winners, 1st Place Allison Fisher, 2nd Place Kristina Zlateva
The 2024 WPBA Palmetto Billiards Invitational, hosted at the newly opened Palmetto Billiards Academy in Charleston, South Carolina, showcased a captivating display of billiards mastery from August 22nd to 25th. Set on pristine Predator 9' Apex tables, with a generous $20,000 added by Palmetto, the event drew the crème de la crème of the world’s top female cueists.
Allison Fisher, "The Duchess of Doom," Prevails:
Allison Fisher, widely regarded as the GOAT with over 80 professional titles, added another feather to her cap by securing victory in a dramatic hill-hill final against Kristina "The Zlayer" Zlateva. Fisher remained unbeaten throughout the event, culminating her perfect run with a heart-stopping 10-9 win in the finals. This triumph not only bolstered her legendary status but also enriched her season with a second major win, enhancing her earnings by $10,000.
Kristina Zlateva's Impressive Run:
Kristina Zlateva, known as "The Zlayer," displayed remarkable resilience and skill, battling her way to the final round. Her journey was punctuated by several nail-biting hill-hill matches, proving her mettle as one of the top competitors in the sport. Zlateva's valiant effort in the finals earned her the runner-up prize of $6,500.
Kristina Tkach's Notable Performance:
Kristina Tkach continued to demonstrate her formidable abilities on the billiards table, finishing in third place and breaking her streak of consecutive finals appearances. Despite this, her consistent high-level play throughout the tournament helped her climb to the number two spot in the WPBA rankings, following closely behind Kelly Fisher who now holds the number one position.
Final Standings and Earnings:
1st Place: Allison Fisher - $10,000
2nd Place: Kristina Zlateva - $6,500
3rd Place: Kristina Tkach - $4,500
4th Place: Kelly Fisher - $3,000
5th-6th: Margarita Fefilova, Melissa Helland - $2,400 each
7th-8th: April Larson, Kaylee McIntosh - $1,800 each
9th-12th: Savannah Easton, Ashley Rice, Sofia Mast, Brittany Bryant - $1,400 each
13th-16th: Susan Williams, Kennedy Meyman, Loreejon Brown, Caroline Pao - $900 each
17th-24th: Janet Atwell, Teruko Cucculelli, Monica Webb, Ashley Benoit, Tina Larsen, Kim Housman, Veronique Menard, Rachel Lang - $500 each
Updated Rankings:
The tournament's results have led to significant shifts in the WPBA rankings:
- 1st Kelly Fisher, 2nd Kristina Tkach, 3rd Allison Fisher, 4th Wei Tzu-Chien, 5th Margarita Fefilova Styer, 6th Kristina Zlateva, Full Rankings
Sponsor Acknowledgments:
This event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors including Diamond Billiards, Aramith Billiard Balls, Simonis Cloth, HOW Tips, Big Family Custom Creations, ICA Training, Kamui Roku 6 Chalk, Castillo Leather Goods, DigitalPool.com, and The Perfect Rack.
Global Broadcast and Upcoming Events:
The event was live-streamed globally on our official WPBA YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@WPBAbilliards), drawing large audiences and showcasing top-tier women’s professional billiards. The excitement continues with the upcoming 2024 WPBA Olhausen Colorado Classic, set for September 26-29, at Felt Billiards Bar in Denver, Colorado. Fans can follow the complete tournament bracket online at DigitalPool.
Conclusion:
The 2024 WPBA Palmetto Billiards Invitational underscored the WPBA's commitment to elevating women's billiards, celebrating the remarkable talents of its players. The athletes continue to inspire and entertain billiards enthusiasts worldwide as the tour advances.
For more details on player standings, upcoming tournaments, and match highlights, visit wpba.com The WPBA is dedicated to promoting and supporting the exceptional athletes who make each event a spectacle to behold.
written by Jerry Stuckart
Palmetto Billiards Reid Strauss, Champion Allison Fisher, Runner-up Kristina Zlateva, Palmetto Billiards Shane Mills
