Yuki Hiraguchi
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| Native name | 平口 結貴 | ||||||||
| Born | July 11, 1997[1] | ||||||||
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| Sport | Pool | ||||||||
Event(s) | Nine-ball, Ten-ball | ||||||||
| Turned pro | July 2016 | ||||||||
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Yuki Hiraguchi (平口 結貴, Hiraguchi Yuki; born July 11, 1997) is a Japanese professional pool player who competes internationally in women's nine-ball and ten-ball events. She has appeared in World Pool Association (WPA)–sanctioned tournaments and has competed on the Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) tour in the United States.[2]
In October 2025, she was ranked 3rd by the Japan Professional Pocket Billiard Association (JPBA).[1] In December 2025, she was ranked 30th by the WPBA.[3] When the WPBA released their new rankings on January 1, 2026, Hiraguchi was no longer listed among their top 32 female players.[4]
Career
Hiraguchi has competed in professional women's pool tournaments in Asia, Europe, and North America. She has appeared in WPBA events, facing established international competitors and earning professional ranking points on the U.S. women's tour.[2]
In addition to her participation on the WPBA tour, Hiraguchi has competed in WPA-sanctioned international events, which include women's world championship–level tournaments and open professional competitions.[5]
International competition
Hiraguchi has represented Japan in international women's pool competition and has been active on the Asian women's professional circuit, which serves as a pathway to global WPA events.[6]
Her tournament appearances have been covered by independent billiards media documenting professional women's match results and event participation.[7]
Pool games
Hiraguchi competes primarily in nine-ball and ten-ball events, the standard disciplines in women's professional pool.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Yuki Hiraguchi". Billiard Walker. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ a b "Yuki Hiraguchi". Women’s Professional Billiard Association. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "Meet the Top 32 Players". Women's Professional Billiard Association. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ "Meet your 2026 Top 32 Players!". Women's Professional Billiard Association. January 1, 2026. Archived from the original on January 1, 2026. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "WPA Calendar & Results". World Pool Association. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports – Women's Events". Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "Player Results – Yuki Hiraguchi". AZ Billiards. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- ^ "WPA Rules & Disciplines". World Pool Association. Retrieved January 2, 2026.