Chris Wakelin spoke very highly of Mark Selby after knocking out the defending Champion of Champions on the opening day of the 2026 edition in Leicester.
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2026 Champion of Champions draw: O’Sullivan against Murphy in round one
The 2026 Champion of Champions draw has been confirmed, with 16 players set to compete for the invitational title in Leicester this November.
‘I only look 28, but I’m experienced’ – Michael Holt reveals ‘the key’ to beating higher-ranked players
Michael Holt continued his fine run at the 2026 Shenzhen Open, reaching Friday’s quarter-finals with a 5-2 defeat of Kyren Wilson in the last 16.
How the Champion of Champions lineup looks with two events left
Ali Carter became the latest player to confirm his spot in the 2026 Champion of Champions lineup after his victory at the 2026 English Open on Sunday.
How the last 16 looks in the 2026 English Open draw
The 2026 English Open has quickly been whittled down to its last 16 contenders, with players next vying for a spot in the quarter-finals on Thursday in Brentwood.
Snooker rankings: update after the 2026 British Open
Jak Jones rose nine places while Mark Selby returns to the top two with the latest snooker rankings update coming after the conclusion of the 2026 British Open.
Jak Jones wins second ranking title with British Open success
Jak Jones produced a strong display to beat favourite Mark Selby 10-6 and win the 2026 British Open title on Sunday in Cheltenham.
2026 British Open final: Mark Selby vs Jak Jones
The 2026 British Open final on Sunday will be contested between Mark Selby and Jak Jones at the Centaur in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham gives snooker fans a run for their money
Guest columnist Chris Shaw, author of To the Max – Celebrating snooker’s 147 break, enjoys his first visit to the British Open.
British Open semi-finals: Trump vs Jones and Selby vs Highfield
The 2026 British Open semi-finals will be an all-British affair with three Englishmen and a Welshman still in the hunt for the £100,000 top prize.