Three home players including Mark Williams are still in the hunt for glory as the 2026 Welsh Open reaches the last 16 stage in Llandudno.
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Mark Williams defies ‘tough conditions’ to continue Welsh Open challenge
Home favourite Mark Williams reached the last 16 of the 2026 Welsh Open with a 4-1 defeat of Martin O’Donnell on Wednesday.
Shaun Murphy lauds ‘outstanding’ Chang Bingyu 100% pot success performance
Shaun Murphy heaped praise on Chang Bingyu after being humbled by the young Chinese player in a stunning display at the Welsh Open on Tuesday.
Snooker rankings: update after the 2026 Players Championship
Zhao Xintong is up to number five in the official snooker rankings, a new career-high following his triumph at the 2026 Players Championship on Sunday.
Zhao Xintong claims 2026 Players Championship glory
Zhao Xintong captured the 2026 Players Championship title with a 10-7 victory over John Higgins on Sunday at the Telford International Centre.
Welsh Open: 2026 draw, preview, prize money & how to watch
The 15th ranking event of the season takes place next week with the 2026 Welsh Open returning to the Venue Cymru in Wales.
Players Championship: semi-finals draw, preview, schedule & how to watch
Four players remain in the hunt for glory as the 2026 Players Championship reaches its conclusion at the Telford International Centre.
John Higgins – ‘I don’t know if I’m getting ripped apart’
John Higgins reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Players Championship on Thursday – a day after he dipped his toes into broadcasting for 5.
How the quarter-finals look at the 2026 Players Championship
The 2026 Players Championship draw has already been whittled down from 16 to eight players at the Telford International Centre.
‘Practice makes permanent’ – Shaun Murphy on increased work rate
Shaun Murphy has said that he is putting the work in as he strives to make the most out of the rest of this season with big prizes up for grabs.