Jennifer Barretta
Jennifer Barretta, nicknamed "9mm," is an American professional pool player, business owner, and television personality. For over two decades, she has been a top-tier competitor on the Women's Professional Billiard Association tour, achieving a career-high ranking of World No. 1 based on points in early 2020. She is recognized as a WPBA Elite Pro.
Early life
Barretta was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before her billiards career, she was an accomplished multi-sport athlete, pursuing interests in tennis and professional snowboarding. She discovered pool in 1997 at the age of 29 and quickly transitioned into a competitive league environment.Professional career
Barretta has competed in multiple titles in open and professional competition. She won the Empress Cup international tournament in Korea 2006.In 2012, she became the first woman to win an open event on the Predator Pro-Am Tour and was named Predator Pro-Am Player of the Year.
Barretta has competed on the Women's Professional Billiard Association Tour, recording top finishes in WPBA-sanctioned events.
Barretta turned professional in October 2003. Within her first year on the tour, she rose from a ranking of 29 to 17, eventually breaking into the top 10. She has participated in both WPBA Tour events and other championships. She has recorded numerous tournament earnings and placements throughout the 2000s and 2010s, regularly competing in events such as the WPBA Masters and the Ho‑Chunk Classic.
In 2016, Barretta reached the final of the WPBA Virtual 9‑Ball Ghost Challenge, finishing second to Kelly Fisher in the newly organized virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic period, a significant event involving internationally based competitors playing remotely.
She has also advanced deep into professional brackets at major events, including reaching the later stages of the WPBA Masters Championship, where she competed against opponents in main‑draw matches.
As of 2025, Jennifer Barretta is listed among the Women's Professional Billiard Association's Elite Pros, recognizing her status as an active touring professional on the WPBA circuit.
Barretta is regarded within the cue sports community as a with excellent positional play and shot selection. Her nickname “9 MM” reflects her focus on precision and accuracy in competitive formats.
Major achievements
- 2016 - WPBA Virtual 9‑Ball Ghost Challenge – Runner‑up
- 2020 - Reached the No. 1 spot on the WPBA points list in January 2020 after a strong performance at the Ashton Twins Classic.