As 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on what has been another enthralling year in snooker. There have been many talking points over the course of the last twelve months both on and off the table. Tomorrow, we’ll take a look at a few of the best[Read More…]
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Anthony Hamilton Secures German Masters Return
Anthony Hamilton came from 4-3 down to beat Mitchell Mann in a decider to ensure his return as defending champion to the German Masters next month. The popular event in Berlin is one of only two ranking tournaments on the calendar that requires more than one qualifying round to be[Read More…]
Scottish Open: Semi-Final Preview
Well, it took a scintillating performance from old foe John Higgins to put an end to Ronnie O’Sullivan’s end-of-year dominance. After a hat-trick of ranking crowns in the last couple of months, the “Rocket” was already running on empty as he reached the quarter-finals of the Scottish Open in Glasgow.[Read More…]
Scottish Open: Quarter-Final Preview
Ronnie O’Sullivan heads a strong line-up that will contest the last eight of the Scottish Open this weekend in Glasgow. The Englishman, a winner of three ranking titles in the last couple of months including the UK Championship last week in York, was on the verge of falling asleep at[Read More…]
Marco Fu Begins Defence of Scottish Open
Reigning champion Marco Fu made a strong start to the Scottish Open as he whitewashed Duane Jones on Monday in Glasgow. The Hong Kong cueist, who hasn’t been beyond the last 16 of a ranking event this season, completed the rout with a 101 in the last frame. John Higgins,[Read More…]
Whitewash Double for Judd Trump
Judd Trump recorded his second whitewash victory in the UK Championship after a 6-0 drubbing of Chris Wakelin in the last 64 on Saturday evening. The 2011 champion wasn’t at his free-scoring best but comfortably move passed his fellow Englishman to book his place in the third round in York.[Read More…]
Ronnie O’Sullivan Gets Going in Belfast
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s aspirations to complete the Home Nations sweep survived for another round after beating Lukas Kleckers 4-2 in the Northern Ireland Open on Tuesday. The English Open champion, who is the last player standing who can pocket the incredible one million pound bonus on offer for capturing all four[Read More…]
Relentless Ronnie O’Sullivan Wins Shanghai Masters
Ronnie O’Sullivan romped to victory in the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, dismantling the challenge of Judd Trump in the final with a 10-3 drubbing of his fellow Englishman in China. It had been expected that a tight encounter would materialise, especially given their even head-to-head record and Trump’s superior showing[Read More…]
Shanghai Masters Final: Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Judd Trump
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump will contest the final of the Shanghai Masters in China on Saturday. The English pair set up a mouthwatering showdown for the £150,000 top prize after emerging from their respective semi-final ties on Friday. Trump lost his first frames of the week, ending a 25-frame[Read More…]
Shanghai Masters: Semi-Final Preview
Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins will meet for the third time in a month as the Shanghai Masters reaches the business end of proceedings in China. After a manic few days of snooker that has already accounted for the majority of the field, only four players remain in the hunt[Read More…]