Shaun Murphy has revealed his ambition of becoming world number one to Stephen Hendry, believing the race for snooker’s top ranking is more open than it has been in recent years.
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Three players poised to overtake world no.1 Judd Trump in rankings race
Judd Trump will begin the 2026/27 snooker season as world number one, but his grip on the sport’s top ranking position appears increasingly vulnerable.
‘It’s tickling me’ – what Hossein Vafaei said after extending epic World Championship run
Hossein Vafaei said the prospect of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship was “tickling” him after beating Judd Trump 13-12 in round two on Monday.
Crucible set for Manic Monday with last four quarter-final spots up for grabs
By the end of Monday’s play at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, there will be just eight names left in the 2026 World Snooker Championship draw.
Snooker in Saudi Arabia: a ‘major’ mistake
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters won’t be returning after just two editions, and while that might not come as a huge shock, it does leave the sport with a few awkward questions to answer.
How Zhao Xintong could become world number one by just £1,000
There is a slim but very real possibility that Zhao Xintong could end the 2025/26 snooker season as the world number one.
World Snooker Championship 2026: Seeds analysed and form guide
With the 2026 World Snooker Championship draw now set, the focus shifts to the players who will be expected to contend for the title in Sheffield.
What Zhao Xintong said after thrashing Judd Trump for Tour Championship glory
Zhao Xintong was in a celebratory mood after thumping Judd Trump 10-3 to lift the 2026 Tour Championship crown in Manchester on Sunday.
2026 Tour Championship final: Zhao Xintong vs Judd Trump
The 2026 Tour Championship final promises to be a special showdown with Judd Trump and Zhao Xintong bidding for the title in Manchester on Sunday.
Two blockbuster semi-finals at the 2026 Tour Championship
The semi-finals at the 2026 Tour Championship on Friday and Saturday will feature a couple of heavyweight clashes.