Defending champion Judd Trump impressed in his opening round 4-1 victory over Mark Williams in the World Grand Prix on Wednesday. The Englishman knocked in runs of 60, 71 and 122 as he comfortably saw off the home favourite to continue his good run of form recently which also earned[Read More…]
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World Grand Prix Preview
The World Grand Prix returns to Llandudno this week as it gets under way on Tuesday in Wales. Judd Trump, who just won the Championship League for a record third time, returns as the defending champion having beaten Ronnie O’Sullivan in last year’s final, like he did at Crondon Park[Read More…]
Selby Wins Championship League Group 5
Mark Selby won Group 5 of the Championship League on Tuesday at Crondon Park. The world no.1 dominated proceedings from the get-go, winning five out of his six round-robin matches to comfortably reach the last four. In the semi-finals he easily saw off Michael Holt with the help of two[Read More…]
Brecel and Gould in German Masters Final
Either Martin Gould or Luca Brecel will be crowned as the 2016 German Masters champion after both emerged from drab semi-final encounters on Saturday in Berlin. 20 year-old Brecel becomes only the second European – after Tony Drago – from outside the UK and Ireland to reach a ranking event[Read More…]
German Masters Continues to Surprise
The German Masters continued to spring up surprises on Friday as the four remaining contenders booked their semi-final spots in Berlin. Effectively since the conclusion of last year’s edition and staging of the Welsh Open, it has become customary for ranking events to feature unexpected competitors at the business end[Read More…]
2015 Highs and Lows – Part Two
As 2015 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 12 months both on and off the table. Yesterday we took a look at the lows but today let’s[Read More…]
Robertson and Allen in Champion of Champions Final
Neil Robertson and Mark Allen will contest the Champion of Champions final in Coventry after safely negotiating their last four ties on Saturday. Australia’s Robertson was made to work hard in his clash with close pal Joe Perry, but managed to hold off the Englishman for a 6-4 triumph. Robertson[Read More…]
Wilson First Semi-Finalist in Coventry
Kyren Wilson became the first semi-finalist in the Champion of Champions after winning his opening two matches of the event in Coventry on Tuesday. In the last 16, Wilson once again got one over on fellow Englishman Judd Trump, who he dramatically overcame 10-9 to claim his maiden ranking event success[Read More…]
Barnsley Braced for International Championship Qualifiers
Professional snooker returns on Wednesday with the qualifiers for the International Championship at the Metrodome in Barnsley. 60 matches will be completed over the course of four days in South Yorkshire, where fans are invited to go and watch the action unfold for free. There are 128 players competing in[Read More…]
Change the Channel
Yesterday Kyren Wilson became the lowest ranked qualifier in a decade to win a ranking event, overcoming former world no.1 Judd Trump in a titanic tussle that went the distance. It is a moment that the 23 year-old will remember for the rest of his life, as he joins the[Read More…]