This achievement is very simple, in order to unlock it you have to beat a player that is a higher rank than you. This is easiest done in single player, and can either be 9 ball or 8 ball. Once you get a few games under your belt and progress further into each career, you will be eventually facing people who are a few ranks above you. Simply beat one that is a higher rank to unlock the achievement.
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