Monthly Archives: February 2012

Seeds Routed in World Open

Posted on February 29, 2012

Only half of the Top 16 players remain in the Haikou World Open after the conclusion of the last 32 today in China. Mark Williams, Matthew Stevens, Stephen Maguire and Martin Gould joined Ding Junhui and Stuart Bingham on the … Continue reading →

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Ding’s Long Journey Home for Nothing

Posted on February 28, 2012

Ding Junhui lost to wildcard amateur Jin Long 5-1 in the last 32 of the World Open in China today. Winner of the Welsh Open title last week, his fifth world ranking triumph of a short but illustrious career, there … Continue reading →

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Baird and Bond Bow to Wildcards

Posted on February 27, 2012

The 2012 Haikou World Open got under way today with the wildcard round on Hainan Island in China. The much criticised supplementary round, used in many of the overseas events to garner interest from both local fans and amateur players … Continue reading →

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Snookerbacker Classic Success for O’Donnell

Posted on February 25, 2012

Martin O’Donnell last night claimed the inaugural Snookerbacker Classic with victory over Irishman John Sutton in the final in Gloucester. Both finalists receive a prize of £1,000 entry fee into Q-School next May, which is a series of tournaments that … Continue reading →

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China Syndrome

Posted on February 25, 2012

The Chinese contingent suffered a horrible day in the final qualifying round for their flagship event, the China Open, yesterday as all four remaining players were dumped out in Sheffield. Irishman Fergal O’Brien edged Li Yan 5-4 to make it … Continue reading →

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