Anna Prisjažņuka Q&A

Latvia’s Anna Prisjažņuka has enjoyed an impressive return to the World Women’s Snooker Tour during the 2025/26 season with three quarter-final appearances enough to see her climb to a career-high world ranking of number 17.

We recently caught up with the 35-year-old to learn more about her journey and achievements so far…

Hi Anna, it has been great to welcome you back to the WWS Tour this season and you have had some impressive results, reaching the quarter-finals of each ranking event played. How much have you enjoyed competing again on the Tour?

It’s absolutely fantastic to be a part of the Tour. I am very happy I had a chance to play against top three ranked players, as these girls also playing WST, have much more experience. For me it’s just a possibility to learn.

You had a break from the WWS circuit of over 10 years since your previous event at the 2015 World Championship. How much has the Tour changed since then?

Actually, I never stopped playing. I just wasn’t travelling anywhere except the European Championships, because travel expenses are high and I have to cover them by myself.

I think I played the World Women’s Championship twice while it was held in Leeds, and that time ladies didn’t receive a WST card, not for the victory, neither for top rankings. At that time most of the WWS Tour competitions were held in England, now coverage is worldwide. Also, prize money increased a lot and it make sense to travel and compete for top places.

The WWS Tour has grown since we last saw you with so many talented players from Asia in particular. How much do you enjoy competing against players like Mink, who you had a good match with at the UK Championship last year?

Yeah, I managed to steal one frame, and one from OnYee Ng in Bulgaria! There is always something to learn and improve, especially from players with such great experience.

Looking at your own snooker journey, how long have you played snooker and what attracted you to the sport in the first place?

My snooker journey started in 2004 somewhere during the professional World Snooker Championship. I simply started to watch it. I liked the idea of using my geometry and analytical skills at the same time as they were my strengths in school. Only after half of the year I found a snooker hall in my city to try and start to learn this game.

How would you describe your style of play?

Attacking. Definitely.

Do you have a snooker hero who has inspired you?

When I started to watch snooker on TV, before I started to play, it was Ronnie O’Sullivan, no doubt. Now it’s Ali Carter.

You have also enjoyed success at the European Championships, defeating the record 14-time champion Wendy Jans and former professional Rebecca Kenna in recent finals. How proud are you of these achievements?

It’s always great to win major title for the first time, it always stays in memory as it was just yesterday.

I wasn’t going for the win to be honest, I knew how Wendy good was, how many titles she had, and thought that most probably the match will finish quickly with a couple of good breaks over 50-60 on her side.

But! We started to play, I felt good at the table, she made more mistakes than I expected, and I just didn’t miss a chance.

Bex won next year [2024], she was confident. I wasn’t ready to compete, I wasn’t playing good that day. Most probably because I put all my effort into the semi-final against Tessa Davidson when was down 0-3. My cue ball control was nonsense in final for me and that was a well-deserved win for her.

The next year we met again and before the final I already knew I was going to fight for this title, whatever it would cost. I didn’t feel too bad at the table; luck was also on my side in right moment. Still, it was very close game, but, I think I was a bit more confident in a decider it helped me to grab the title.

What are your hobbies and interests away from the table?

I have to work three days on, three off and so do not have much time left for any other hobbies, as my days off are for snooker, even couple of hours after work.

I enjoy walking as it gives massive recharge. I like to learn new things overall, it could be anything, starting from sewing (made a nice outfit several years ago) to how to make a renovation at home correctly.

Several years ago, I bought an electric guitar hoping to learn to play a bit, parts of my favourite songs. I am still picking it from time to time.

Do you have any particular goals in snooker over the next few years?

I wish I could be more consistent in my game and it’s not always about how many hours you spend practicing or sparring. Sometimes you need corrections, and as I do it by myself, progressing much slower. Also, good rest and clear mind are needed to make progress possible.

I will try to join WWS Tour events more and to see how high I can get. Achievements come because of your energy and effort put on before.

Thank you to Anna for her time and we look forward to seeing her again at the British Women’s Open, which will be held at the Landywood Snooker Club from 27-29 March 2026. Enter now via WPBSA SnookerScores.