Snooker legends Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins remain on course for a clash in the UK Championship final after emerging from their third round encounters on Tuesday in York. The pair represents two of only four top 16 seeds left in the last 16, a record low for the second[Read More…]
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Defeat for Neil Robertson Ends Masters Hopes
Neil Robertson exited the UK Championship in the third round after a surprise 6-5 loss to Mark Joyce on Tuesday. The result means the Australian will fall short of his mission to gain enough ranking points to break back into the top 16 in the world rankings before the conclusion[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…]
On Your Marks: King and Allen Through First Test
Reigning champion Mark King safely negotiated his opening hurdle as the Northern Ireland Open commenced on Monday at the Waterfront Hall. The Englishman was a surprise champion twelve months ago in an emotional triumph that will be well-remembered for a long time and he came through a scrappy affair against[Read More…]
Sweet 16 Left Standing in Shanghai
A fantastic looking last 16 line-up remains in the hunt for Shanghai Masters glory in China this week. By the end of Thursday’s order of play, only four contenders will remain as the manic schedule continues apace with Saturday’s final showdown in sight. Perhaps indicative of how the Shanghai Masters is[Read More…]
Preview: Shanghai Masters
The Champion of Champions is still ongoing in Coventry but all attention will imminently turn to the Shanghai Masters, which gets under way on Monday in China. The Shanghai Masters has been a staple of the calendar for a decade, although its future was in doubt when the World Open[Read More…]
Mark Selby Secures International Championship Double
Mark Selby has won the 2017 International Championship after a 10-7 victory over Mark Allen in China on Sunday. The Englishman successfully defended the title in Daqing, capturing a 13th ranking event trophy of an illustrious career as well as pocketing £150,000. Selby once again showed his dominance over the[Read More…]
International Championship Final: Mark Selby vs Mark Allen
Mark Allen will challenge defending champion Mark Selby in the International Championship final after beating Yan Bingtao 9-2 on Saturday in Daqing. The Northern Irishman was in blistering form as he schooled the 17 year-old, who was featuring in a maiden ranking event semi-final. Allen, who has won two out[Read More…]
Mark Selby Strolls into International Championship Final
Mark Selby is through to the final of the International Championship after a 9-3 thrashing of Martin Gould on Friday. Selby moved a single victory away from repeating his success in Daqing from twelve months ago after a dominant display against his fellow Englishman. Both cueists were making a first[Read More…]
International Championship: Semi-Final Preview
The International Championship is down to its final four contenders with Mark Selby leading a strong semi-final quartet in China. The defending champion is back into the last four of a ranking event for the first time since his third World Championship triumph in early May and will play Martin[Read More…]