Zhao Xintong joined the lengthy list of top seeds who have already bowed out of the 2026 Northern Ireland Open with defeat in his opening round on Tuesday.
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Jordan Brown: ‘I never want to go through something like that again’
Jordan Brown described his Northern Ireland Open fixture with Mark Allen as the “hardest match” after he beat his close friend to reach the last 32 in Belfast.
Cheung Ka Wai admits to feeling ‘scared’ of playing Ronnie O’Sullivan
Cheung Ka Wai defied anxiety and a huge rankings deficit to overcome legend Ronnie O’Sullivan 4-3 at the 2026 Northern Ireland Open on Monday.
Four-time champion Judd Trump beaten with Ronnie O’Sullivan also out
The mauling of the top 16 at the 2026 Northern Ireland Open continued on Monday with Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan among those crashing out.
‘I caught it sweet’ – Jack Lisowski on Alex Higgins-esque screw shot
Jack Lisowski said his vortex tip helped him produce a tremendous screw shot en route to a 4-1 victory over Huang Jiahao at the Northern Ireland Open on Sunday.
Big names fall in punishing opening day for top 16 in Belfast
An incredible first day at the 2026 Northern Ireland Open saw every top 16 player in action suffer a first-round defeat.
Northern Ireland Open: 2026 draw, preview, prize money, how to watch
The 2026/27 snooker season continues next week with the 2026 Northern Ireland Open taking place in Belfast.
Ten years of the Home Nations Series in snooker
Ten years ago this week, snooker embarked on an experiment that has since become a permanent fixture on the calendar.
Race to the UK Championship: The battle for the top 16 in York heats up
The race for the 16 automatic places in the 2026 UK Championship is beginning to take shape, with just two counting events remaining before the ranking cut-off.
What ‘composed’ Wu Yize said after winning the 2026 Shenzhen Open
Wu Yize explained that he felt “more composed” as he captured a third career ranking title at the 2026 Shenzhen Open on Sunday.