Kristina Zlateva
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| Nationality | Bulgarian | ||||||||
| Born | July 16, 1993[1] Bulgaria | ||||||||
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| Sport | Pool (cue sports) | ||||||||
Medal record
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Kristina Zlateva (Bulgarian: Кристина Златева; born July 16, 1993) is a Bulgarian professional pool player who competes internationally and on the Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) tour. In 2025 she was ranked the 6th best female player by the WPBA.[2]
Career
Zlateva has represented Bulgaria in international women's pool competitions and has competed in professional tournaments in Europe and internationally. One of her first appearances was in 2019, when she placed third at the European Women's 8-Ball Championship.[1] She later began competing in events outside Europe, joining the WPBA tour.[1]
Zlateva has competed in other world-level women's championships and mixed-field international tournaments during the mid-2020s.[3]
Notable results
- 3rd place at the European Women's 8-Ball Championship (2019)[1]
- Winner of the Women's Mezz Swiss Open (2016)[4]
- Podium finishes at international open events in Europe and Asia during the 2020s[5]
- 3rd place at the 2025 WPBA Soaring Eagle Masters[5]
Equipment and sponsorship
Zlateva is associated with professional cue manufacturer Mezz.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Kristina Zlateva WPBA Profile". Women's Professional Billiard Association. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Meet the Top 32 Players". Women's Professional Billiard Association. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Kristina Zlateva Player Profile". Billiard Walker. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Female Pool Players – International Results". Pearson Cues. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ a b "Kristina Zlateva Results". AZ Billiards. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "New Additions to Team Mezz". AZ Billiards. December 16, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2026.