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Emily Duddy
Personal information
Nickname
The Billiard Bombshell
BornOctober 25, 1983[1]
Burbank, California, U.S.A.[2]
WebsiteOfficial Site
Pool career
SportPool billiards
Event
Nine-ball
Medal record
Women's cue sports
Representing  United States

Emily Duddy (born October 25, 1983) is an American professional pool player and instructor who competes primarily in women’s nine-ball events. She has played on the Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) Tour, where she earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2010, and has represented the United States in multiple international world championships.[1][2][3] In addition to her competitive career, Duddy has appeared in televised billiards programs and contributes instructional and promotional work within cue sports.[2][3] As of December 2025 she was ranked the 16th best woman player on the WPBA tour.[4]

Early life

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Duddy was born in Burbank, California and moved to Pasadena when she was 12. According to her official biography, she began playing pool at the age of eight, learning the game alongside her father and other players at a local American Legion hall with her father. As a junior player, she competed in regional events before pursuing the sport playing as a professional.[2][3][5]

In 2007, Duddy relocated to New York City,[5] where she trained and competed out of Amsterdam Billiard Club. Her performances on the regional circuit led to her earning a WPBA Tour card in 2010, the same year she was named WPBA Rookie of the Year. Following her rookie season, she became a full-time touring professional and began competing regularly in national and international events.[3][6] Duddy has competed internationally and regularly appears at major events, including the BCA National Team Championships, where she captured a title in 2009 with her team “Kiss Of Death.”[7]

Professional career

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Duddy has competed in professional tournaments across the United States and internationally, representing the United States in more than ten world championship events. Her competitive résumé includes participation in major WPBA tournaments as well as team competition, including a BCA National Team Championship title in 2009.[2][3][7]

In addition to tournament play, Duddy has maintained long-term sponsorship relationships with cue and equipment manufacturers and has remained active on the professional circuit through exhibitions, instructional appearances, and media-related billiards events.[2][3][7]

Selected international events

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  • 2014 Dec - Andy Cloth Women's International Pool Championship in New York City[8]
  • 2023 - WPBA DR Pool Tour Championships[9]
  • 2025 Nov - WPA Heyball World Championship held in Brisbane, Australia, finished 33rd out of 64[10]
  • 2025 Dec - Kamui Women's World 9-ball Championships in Jacksonville, Florida, a 64-player invitational[11][12]

Media appearances

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Duddy has appeared in several nationally televised programs related to billiards and popular culture. These include The Hustlers (TruTV, 2015), Harry (NBC, 2017), In a Man’s World (Bravo, 2019), and The Today Show (NBC, 2019). Her appearances have generally focused on competitive pool, exhibition play, and discussion of women’s participation in cue sports.[6][7]

Instruction and influence

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Alongside her competitive career, Duddy has worked as an instructor and contributor to instructional billiards content. Her writing and teaching emphasize fundamentals, mental preparation, and competitive strategy. She has also participated in charity exhibitions and invitational events intended to promote cue sports and raise funds for philanthropic causes.[5][6]

Titles

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Titles that Duddy holds include:[2][7]

  • 2009 - BCA National Team Champion
  • 2010 - WPBA Rookie of the Year
  • 2012 - Women’s Mezz Tour Stop Winner
  • 2016 - Duel of Dames Champion
  • 2016 - 1st Woman to Win “The King of the Castle” Tour Stop NJ
  • 2016 - NYC 8 Ball Masters Division Championship Runner-Up
  • 2017 - Ashton Twins Classic Runner-Up Champ

Notable achievements

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  • 2021 - N’ The Zone Sportswear Pro Team[13]
  • 2023 - Black Widow 14.1 High Run Invitational cancer fundraiser[14]
  • 2024 - Renewed a partnership with Jacoby Custom Cues as a sponsored pro player[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Emily Duddy – Billiard Bombshell". AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Emily Duddy Player Profile". Women's Professional Billiard Association. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Emily Duddy – Biography". Emily Duddy. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  4. ^ "Meet the Top 32 Players". Women's Professional Billiard Association. December 2025. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "Emily Duddy - Knowledge is Power". PoolDawg Academy. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "Emily Duddy". JFlowers Cues & Cases. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Emily Duddy Renews Partnership with Jacoby Custom Cues". AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  8. ^ "Do or Die Day 3 at Women's International Pool Championship". AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  9. ^ "WPBA DR Pool Tour Championships Recap". Women's Professional Billiard Association. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  10. ^ "Cueing Greatness in Brisbane – A Thrilling World Heyball Championship Week". World Pool Association. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  11. ^ "2025 KAMUI WPA Women's 9-Ball World Championship". Pro Billiards Series. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  12. ^ "Kamui Women's World 9-ball Championships". Pro Billiards Series. December 22, 2025. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  13. ^ "American Professional Emily Duddy "The Billiard Bombshell" Announces Partnership With N' The Zone Sportswear joining their Growing All-Star "Pro Team"". AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  14. ^ "Emily Duddy Kicks Off Black Widow 14.1 High Run Invitational Cancer Fundraiser on July 5th – 6th". AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 21, 2025.