Luca Brecel crashed out of the 2026 British Open at the first hurdle on Monday after squandering a 3-1 lead to Chris Wakelin in a 4-3 defeat at the Centaur in Cheltenham.
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British Open: 2026 draw, preview, prize money, how to watch
The 2026/27 snooker season continues this week with the 2026 British Open taking place at the Centaur in Cheltenham.
What Chang Bingyu said after winning the 2026 Wuhan Open title
Chang Bingyu admitted to feeling pressure throughout his Wuhan Open final victory over Zhao Xintong before finally allowing himself to relax in the closing stages.
Snooker rankings: update after the 2026 Wuhan Open
Zhao Xintong is the new world number one despite suffering his first ever loss in a ranking event final as the 2026 Wuhan Open concluded on Sunday.
Chang Bingyu beats Zhao Xintong for Wuhan Open crown
Chang Bingyu captured his maiden ranking title with a 10-7 triumph over Zhao Xintong in the final of the 2026 Wuhan Open on Saturday.
2026 Wuhan Open final: Zhao Xintong vs Chang Bingyu
The 2026 Wuhan Open final will be contested between Zhao Xintong and Chang Bingyu on Saturday at the Optics Valley Gymnasium.
Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from British Open in Cheltenham
Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from next week’s British Open for medical reasons, the World Snooker Tour has confirmed.
Wuhan Open semi-finals: Zhao vs Xiao and O’Sullivan vs Chang
The 2026 Wuhan Open is down to its final four contenders with the semi-finals on Friday’s schedule at the Optics Valley Gymnasium.
Zhao Xintong becomes world no.1 after Judd Trump dethroned
Zhao Xintong has become the new world number one after beating Neil Robertson in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Wuhan Open.
Star quality in the quarter-final draw for the 2026 Wuhan Open
Three wins separate the remaining contenders from the 2026 Wuhan Open title with eight players left in the draw at the quarter-finals stage.