The final four contenders remain in the hunt for World Open glory this weekend as the tournament enters the single table set-up on Saturday. There was a lengthy sequence over the course of the last couple of seasons that saw all ranking event semi-finals feature at least one player aged[Read More…]
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World Open: Quarter-Final Preview
David Gilbert produced a terrific display to beat John Higgins 5-2 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Open in China. It marked the first time the Englishman had beaten Higgins in a tournament carrying ranking points after four previous failed attempts against the world number two. With breaks of[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 World Open Qualifier
John Higgins and Barry Hawkins qualified for the World Open in an exciting final day of action at the Guild Hall in Preston on Wednesday. Higgins and Hawkins weren’t troubled much, with the latter whitewashing David John 5-0 courtesy of runs of 129, 66, and 54. World number two Higgins[Read More…]
Neil Robertson Eases into World Open
Neil Robertson was in fine scoring form as he easily qualified for the World Open with a 5-1 victory over Sanderson Lam on Tuesday. The Australian, winner of the inaugural Hong Kong Masters last month, compiled runs of 80, 79, 78, 64, and 60 as he powered passed the young[Read More…]
World Open Replaces Shanghai Masters
Yesterday came the predicted news that the Shanghai Masters will be replaced this season by the World Open in September. There had been much speculation in recent weeks as to what was happening with the Autumn ranking event in China, but World Snooker finally confirmed on Tuesday what many had[Read More…]
Superb Mark Selby Wins China Open
Mark Selby has won the 2017 China Open after an epic 10-8 victory over Mark Williams in Beijing on Sunday. The world number one compiled three century breaks in an entertaining showdown in which he won the last three frames for a fourth ranking event title of the campaign. The[Read More…]
China Open Final: Mark Selby vs Mark Williams
Mark Selby will play Mark Williams in the final of the China Open after contrasting semi-final victories in Beijing on Saturday. Selby led from the outset, establishing 3-1 and 4-3 advantages only for his opponent to respond to keep the match alive, but the “Jester” ensured that he enjoyed the[Read More…]
China Open: Semi-Final Preview
Eight has become four after the China Open quarter-finals concluded on Friday in Beijing. Mark Williams maintained his hopes of capturing a record fourth China Open crown with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Shaun Murphy. Murphy appeared sharp when a break of 56 helped him to the opening frame but the[Read More…]
