Anna Mazhirina
Russian pool, snooker and billiards player, born 1983
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Anna Mazhirina (born 28 March 1983) is a Russian born professional pool, and amateur snooker and billiards player. She has become a Cyprus resident, and now represents Cyprus in international events.
Anna Mazhirina at the World Series of Snooker tournament (2008) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 1983 |
| Pool career | |
| Country |  Russia (formerly) Cyprus (currently) |
| Pool games | Straight pool, snooker, billiards |
| Tournament wins | |
| World Champion | Russian Billiards (2005, 2006) |
| Highest rank | Euro Tour - 1 |
Mazhirina is a former Russian Billiards world champion, winning the event in 2005 and 2006.[1][2] In addition, she is a multiple time finalist at European championships in Billiards, Snooker and pool. She won the European championships in Billiards in 2004, 2005.
Career
Mazhirina is twice a runner-up at the EBSA European Snooker Championship, losing in the singles in 2009,[3] and in the team event in 2011.[4] Mazhirina also reached the final of the European Pool Championships in 2012 in the straight pool event.[5]
Mazhirina is a two-time winner of events on the Euro Tour, winning the 2013 Austria Open and Ardennen Cup.[6][7] Mazhirina would reach Euro Tour number one after her second win in 2013.[6]
Achievements
- Euro Tour (Pool)
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1 | 2013 | Austria Open | Jasmin Ouschan | 7-4 | [6] |
| Winner | 2 | 2013 | Ardennen Cup | [7] |
- Snooker
| Outcome | No. | Year | Championship | Opponent | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1 | 2009 | European Championship Women's Individual Final | Wendy Jans | 0–5 | [3] |
| Runner-up | 2 | 2011 | European Championship Women's Team Final (Russia) | Germany | 2–5 | [4] |
