Shaun Murphy admits he may need to guard against being “mesmerised” when he takes on Zhao Xintong in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship.
Author: David Caulfield
Crucible set for Manic Monday with last four quarter-final spots up for grabs
By the end of Monday’s play at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, there will be just eight names left in the 2026 World Snooker Championship draw.
‘The pressure was so big’ – Zhao Xintong beats Ding Junhui in tense showdown
Zhao Xintong continued his defence of the World Snooker Championship after completing a hard-fought 13-9 victory over Ding Junhui on Sunday in Sheffield.
Snooker in Saudi Arabia: a ‘major’ mistake
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters won’t be returning after just two editions, and while that might not come as a huge shock, it does leave the sport with a few awkward questions to answer.
‘I’ve got the game to do it’ – Mark Allen advances in world title bid
Mark Allen reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship on Saturday after beating Kyren Wilson 13-9 at the Crucible Theatre.
‘Now he’s not allowed to say anything’ – Mark Williams on Rob Walker backlash
Mark Williams has suggested that Rob Walker has been muzzled by the powers that be after his widely criticised comedic introduction of the Welshman last week.
Shaun Murphy after 13-3 demolition: ‘That’s how I’ve played all season’
Shaun Murphy powered into the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship with a session to spare after thrashing Xiao Guodong 13-3 on Friday.
‘Best of 25 is enough’ – Neil Robertson wants format change for World Championship
Neil Robertson has suggested sweeping changes to the World Snooker Championship format and claims new rules should be adopted to modernise the sport.
China Open returns to snooker calendar amid boom in Chinese game
The China Open will return to the World Snooker Tour calendar for the first time since 2019 when it is staged in Taiyuan in August 2026.
2026 World Snooker Championship: Round 2 preview and predictions
The second round of the 2026 World Snooker Championship gets under way with the stakes rising at the Crucible Theatre.