1992 US Open 9-Ball Championship

Results

Place	Player	Prize
1	Tommy Kennedy
2	Johnny Archer

Recap

Published April 13, 2026

The 1992 US Open 9-Ball Championship took place in September at the Norfolk Marriott Chesapeake, with Tommy Kennedy defeating Johnny Archer in the final to claim his first major title and the $15,000 winner's prize. Kennedy, age 27, won the championship in his early career.

Kennedy advanced through a competitive field that included several notable players. Jose Parica reached the semifinals before losing to Archer, while Buddy Hall also competed in the tournament. Archer, age 23, was emerging as a top player in nine-ball at the time.

The final was broadcast with Mike Sigel providing commentary. Kennedy and Archer played multiple racks in the match, with Kennedy ultimately prevailing to win the championship.

The 1992 tournament featured a strong field, with Jose Parica finishing in third place, Buddy Hall in fourth, and other notable finishers including Dennis Hatch and Francisco Bustamante. Kennedy's victory over this competitive field established his position among top nine-ball players. He would later reach the semifinals again at the 1994 US Open.

Archer's runner-up finish came early in his career. The Atlanta-based player went on to become one of the most successful American nine-ball players of his generation.

Sources: Wikipedia – U.S. Open Pool Championship

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