Six out of the 17 days at the Crucible Theatre have come and gone, with the second-round lineup at the 2025 World Snooker Championship now known.
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The latest snooker news, results, rankings, and in-tournament updates from the World Snooker Tour
Shaun Murphy reacts to opening World Snooker Championship win
Shaun Murphy was in fine form as he orchestrated a 10-4 victory over Daniel Wells in round one of the 2025 World Snooker Championship on Wednesday.
David Gilbert – ‘he looked a complete edgy mess’
David Gilbert crashed out of the 2025 World Snooker Championship after suffering a 10-6 defeat to Si Jiahui in Sheffield on Tuesday.
Barry Hearn wants ‘respect’ from Sheffield – ‘it’s pretty basic’
Barry Hearn has again put pressure on Sheffield City Council to produce the funds to keep the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre.
‘Mentally strong’ Mark Allen reacts to opening victory in Sheffield
Mark Allen thinks he has got his determined focus back after completing a 10-6 victory over Fan Zhengyi in the World Championship on Monday.
John Higgins ‘was in tears’ before World Championship match
An emotional John Higgins came through his opening test at the 2025 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield on Monday.
Chris Wakelin – ‘you could have knocked me down with a feather duster’
Chris Wakelin admitted that he had to overcome plenty of nerves as he edged past Neil Robertson in the first round of the World Snooker Championship on Sunday.
‘I let the animal come out’ – Hossein Vafaei screams into round two
Hossein Vafaei let out an emotional scream as he potted his way to a dramatic 10-9 victory over Barry Hawkins at the 2025 World Snooker Championship on Sunday.
Zhao Xintong sends message with scoring masterclass
Zhao Xintong lived up to his billing as one of the favourites for the 2025 World Snooker Championship title with a brilliant display against Jak Jones on Sunday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan names his ‘strong contender’ in World Snooker Championship
Ronnie O’Sullivan rates Shaun Murphy as a strong outside bet to win the 2025 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.