Things have gone from bad to worse for Mark Selby after losing to Craig Steadman in the China Open on Monday.
Tournaments
China Open Draw and Preview
Only two ranking events remain on the 2018/19 calendar as the season enters its busiest and most important period – beginning with the China Open in Beijing.
Shaun Murphy Loses in China Open Qualifiers
The China Open qualifiers concluded on Wednesday with the last match to be completed providing the biggest upset in Cannock.
Barry Hawkins Qualifies for China Open
Barry Hawkins overcame Robin Hull 6-3 to qualify for the China Open as the qualifying stage got under way on Monday in Cannock.
Ding Junhui Wins China Championship Opener
Ding Junhui began the China Championship with a 5-3 victory over Lee Walker in his held over qualifying round tie in Guangzhou on Monday. The home favourite delighted his fans to overcome the Welshman for the first time in his career despite only knocking in a couple of breaks over[Read More…]
World Snooker Postpones Indian Open
World Snooker has decided to postpone next month’s Indian Open in the wake of the floods that have devastated parts of the country last week. It has yet to be determined when the tournament will now take place, with the qualifying round already completed in Preston a week ago. “It[Read More…]
World Open for Comeback King Mark Williams
Mark Williams has won the 2018 World Open after an incredible 10-9 victory over David Gilbert in the final in Yushan on Sunday. The world champion appeared resigned to the runners-up prize when he trailed Gilbert 9-5 but launched a remarkable comeback, his third in succession in the tournament, to[Read More…]
World Open Final: Mark Williams vs David Gilbert
Mark Williams will face David Gilbert in the World Open final after both players emerged from tight semi-final encounters on Saturday in Yushan. Williams once again demonstrated his calmness under pressure as the world champion followed up his quarter-final turnaround against Jack Lisowski with another come-from-behind victory in the last[Read More…]
World Open Semi-Final Preview
Mark Williams booked a World Open semi-final spot on Friday after a dramatic turnaround in fortunes against Jack Lisowski in the quarter-finals in Yushan. The world champion looked to be heading home in the blink of an eye as his young, in-form opponent reeled off a hat-trick of lightning fast[Read More…]
World Open Quarter-Final Preview
The 2018 World Open has reached its quarter-final stage with only two top 16 players left in the hunt for glory in Yushan this weekend. World champion Mark Williams fronts an unexpected last eight line-up that will battle it out for the £150,000 top prize over the coming day. The[Read More…]