Francisco Diaz-Pizarro is a Spanish professional

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player. Diaz-Pizarro is a two time

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winning the

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event in 2012 and 2015. In 2015, he also received a runners-up medal in the

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event, losing in the final to Greece's

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. Diaz is also a mainstay competitor of the

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, reaching the semi-final of four events, including the

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Achievements

* 2015

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9-Ball * 2012

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