1999 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship
The 1999 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship was the 24th edition of the U.S. Open Pool Championship. Organized by promoter Barry Behrman, the tournament was held from September 21 to 26, 1999, at the Chesapeake Conference Center in Chesapeake, Virginia.
American player Johnny Archer won his primary U.S. Open title by defeating fellow American Jeremy Jones 11–7 in the championship final match. Archer claimed the $30,000 top prize out of a total tournament purse of $130,000. The victory further established Archer's status as one of the dominant players of the decade.
Format
The tournament featured a double-elimination format throughout the main rounds. Matches across all preliminary rounds and the championship final were played as a race to 11 racks under a winner-breaks format.
Tournament summary
Johnny Archer advanced through the winners' bracket undefeated, securing notable victories over international contenders to reach the championship match. Jeremy Jones reached the final after battling through the lower bracket, eliminating key opponents to set up the final match against Archer.
In the final match, Archer established control early and sustained his advantage over Jones to close out an 11–7 victory and claim the 24th U.S. Open crown.
Prize fund
The total prize pool for the event was $130,000, distributed as follows:
Placement |
Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|
Winner |
$30,000 |
Runner-up |
$15,000 |
3rd Place |
$8,500 |
4th Place |
$5,500 |
Total Prize Fund |
$130,000 |
Finals
The result of the championship final match is shown below:
Player |
Frame Score |
Race To |
|---|---|---|
Johnny Archer |
11 |
11 |
Jeremy Jones |
7 |
Final standings
The top placement results for the tournament were as follows:
Place |
Player |
|---|---|
1 |
Johnny Archer |
2 |
Jeremy Jones |
3 |
Earl Strickland |
4 |
Jose Parica |
5–6 |
Ramil Gallego |
5–6 |
Corey Deuel |