There have been a total of 20 different defending champions in the World Snooker Championship since the inaugural staging at the Crucible Theatre in 1977.
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Preview: World Snooker Championship Last 16
The World Snooker Championship last 16 is almost upon us after a gripping opening chapter to this year’s tournament in Sheffield.
Angry Mark Williams Past First Test
An angry Mark Williams eased into the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship after a 10-7 victory over Martin Gould on Saturday in Sheffield.
World Championship Top 16 Confirmed
Following the conclusion of the China Open this weekend in Beijing, the World Championship top 16 who will gain automatic berths at the Crucible this year has been confirmed.
Tour Championship Draw and Preview
The conclusion of the Gibraltar Open on Sunday simultaneously completed the Tour Championship draw for this week’s lucrative ranking event in Llandudno.
Judd Trump Impresses in Players Championship
Judd Trump produced a blistering display of heavy scoring to hammer Jimmy Robertson 6-0 in the first round of the Players Championship on Tuesday.
Mark Williams Loses in Welsh Open
Home favourite Mark Williams crashed out of the Welsh Open after a disappointing 4-2 second round defeat to Zhang Anda on Tuesday.
John Higgins Wins Opener at Motorpoint Arena
John Higgins beat fellow Scot Graeme Dott 4-0 on the opening day of the Welsh Open at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on Monday.
Welsh Open Draw and Preview
February’s busy schedule continues on Monday with the start of the Welsh Open draw at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff.
Mark Williams Through at Tempodrom
Mark Williams eased into the last eight of the German Masters at the Tempodrom with a whitewash win over Joe Perry on Thursday.