Lee Walker deservedly beat Mark Selby as the last 64 of the World Open reached its conclusion on Tuesday in China. The Welshman took full advantage of the out-of-sorts world champion to seal a 5-2 victory and move into the second round in Yushan. Selby, who has struggled so far[Read More…]
Author: David Caulfield
Belgium to Stage WDBS Tournament
World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) announced on Monday plans to stage the 2018 Belgian Open – the first WDBS competition to be held outside of the UK. The landmark event will be staged at The Trickshot, a fully accessible venue that is home to eleven full-size snooker tables and[Read More…]
Mark Selby Starts Well in World Open
Mark Selby and Ding Junhui won their opening contests on a busy first day at the World Open in Yushan on Monday. World champion Selby, who has failed to reach beyond the last 16 of an event so far this campaign, compiled five half centuries in overcoming Kritsanut Lertsattayathorn 5-2[Read More…]
World Open: Preview and Draw
John Higgins only yesterday claimed his 29th ranking event title at the Indian Open but thoughts immediately turn to the next tournament of a busy period on the schedule. The World Open is back on the calendar, replacing the Shanghai Masters from the spot it held in mid-September for a[Read More…]
John Higgins Wins Indian Open
John Higgins beat fellow Scotsman Anthony McGill 5-1 to win the 2017 Indian Open on Saturday. In doing so, the 42 year-old moved into second on his own on the all-time ranking event winners’ list with 29 titles – ahead of Steve Davis and Ronnie O’Sullivan. Only Stephen Hendry remains[Read More…]
Indian Open: Final Day Preview
Three proven ranking event winners and a 19 year-old novice make up the last quartet in the 2017 Indian Open in Visakhapatnam. Defending champion Anthony McGill faces Mark King while tournament favourite John Higgins meets surprise package Xu Si from China. Both the semi-finals and the final will be contested[Read More…]
Indian Open: Quarter-Final Preview
Scottish duo John Higgins and Anthony McGill are the big names still in contention after the seeds were taken to the sword in the last 16 of the Indian Open on Friday. The quarter-finals will take place later today in Visakhapatnam, with four of the fancied competitors now gone by[Read More…]
Indian Open: Last 16 Preview
An interesting mix of experienced warhorses and up-and-coming talent remains in the hunt for glory in the Indian Open this weekend. Friday will see the last 16 whittled down to the final four as the business end of proceedings heats up in Visakhapatnam. Star top 16 competitors are littered throughout[Read More…]
Hamilton Billiards Dives Deep into Snooker Table Restoration
Many of us enjoy an occasional game of pool at our local pub or a stimulating snooker game in Rileys Bar, but owning a table of your own is another matter entirely. Often, the cost or required space necessary to host such a luxury makes it an option only available[Read More…]
John Higgins Through First Test
John Higgins just about made it through to the last 32 of the Indian Open after an entertaining 4-3 victory over Zhao Xintong on Tuesday. In a match that boasted seven breaks of 60 or above, tournament favourite Higgins held off the young Chinese player with an 87 in the[Read More…]