Stephen Maguire, Michael White and Robert Milkins all won thrilling ties that went the distance in the China Open to keep alive their ambitions of gaining the final automatic qualifying spot for the upcoming World Championship. All three were on the brink of defeat in their respective encounters before proving[Read More…]
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The latest snooker news, results, rankings, and in-tournament updates from the professional, amateur, women’s, and seniors tours.
China Open Round One Round-up
The players have been busy with the opening round of the China Open during the last couple of days, with the last 32 line-up now almost complete in Beijing. Neil Robertson, champion in 2013 before being a beaten finalist twelve months ago, has been the highest profile casualty so far[Read More…]
The China Open Preview
This week sees the traditional last stop in Beijing before all players board for the Sheffield express train. The China Open gets under way on Monday with Ding Junhui as the defending champion. The soon-to-be 28 year-old has endured a nightmare 12 months since his triumph in his home country[Read More…]
Perry Prizes Players Championship
Joe Perry has won the 2015 Players Championship after a 4-3 triumph over Mark Williams in Bangkok. In doing so, the Englishman has finally captured his maiden ranking event title after 24 years as a professional on the Main Tour. We waited almost three years for a first-time ranking event[Read More…]
Williams and Perry Seeking Success
Saturday will see the Players Championship champion crowned in Bangkok, Thailand. The annual finale to the European and Asian Tours has reached the semi-final stage with both it and the final to be contested later today in the Far East. A strong quartet of Judd Trump, Mark Williams, Stuart Bingham[Read More…]
Winning Williams in Another Quarter-Final
Mark Williams came from 3-1 down to beat Mark Selby 4-3 in the second round of the Players Championship and further strengthen his chances of qualifying automatically for the World Championship. The in-form Welshman looked to be heading home before Selby broke down on 65 in the fifth frame with[Read More…]
Big Names Through on Day Two
Judd Trump and Mark Selby eased into the second round of the Players Championship Grand Final on Wednesday after comfortable 4-0 whitewash wins in Bangkok. The Englishmen were rarely seriously troubled against Luca Brecel and Dominic Dale respectively and remain on course for a potential semi-final clash on Saturday. Trump[Read More…]
Robertson Foils Fu in Bangkok
Two-time runner-up Neil Robertson came from 3-1 down to beat Marco Fu in a deciding frame on the opening day of the 2015 Players Championship Grand Final in Thailand. The Australian, beaten finalist in 2012 and 2013, appeared to be heading for an early exit but fought well to reverse[Read More…]
Referee Marteel Gets World Championship Final Nod
Olivier Marteel will become the first Belgian to referee the Crucible final at the Betfred World Championship, which starts next month. The 45 year-old from Koksijde in West Flanders will take charge of the final in Sheffield on May 3 and 4. Marteel has previously refereed several major finals, including[Read More…]
Players Championship Grand Final Preview
Think you can catch a breather now that the World Grand Prix is over? Think again! Tuesday sees the start of the Players Championship Grand Final, for the first time taking place in Thailand. Last year’s edition was supposed to be held in Bangkok before political unrest in the country[Read More…]