What began as 24 contenders at the start of the week has quickly been whittled down to the final eight with the 2026 Shanghai Masters quarter-finals coming on Thursday.
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Neil Robertson: ‘That’s how I want my snooker matches to go’
Neil Robertson credited the implementation of a more aggressive break-off shot for his comeback victory over Xiao Guodong at the Shanghai Masters.
Shaun Murphy outlines world number one target to Stephen Hendry
Shaun Murphy has revealed his ambition of becoming world number one to Stephen Hendry, believing the race for snooker’s top ranking is more open than it has been in recent years.
Three players poised to overtake world no.1 Judd Trump in rankings race
Judd Trump will begin the 2026/27 snooker season as world number one, but his grip on the sport’s top ranking position appears increasingly vulnerable.
Neil Robertson blasts latest World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame selections
Neil Robertson has criticised the latest additions to the World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame following the inductions of Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen.
‘I’m back’ – John Higgins returns to the Crucible semi-final stage
John Higgins said that he was “so proud” after sealing a semi-final spot at the 2026 World Snooker Championship on Wednesday in Sheffield.
2026 World Snooker Championship: Quarter-finals preview and predictions
The quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship are set, with the race for the title heating up at the Crucible Theatre.
Crucible set for Manic Monday with last four quarter-final spots up for grabs
By the end of Monday’s play at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, there will be just eight names left in the 2026 World Snooker Championship draw.
Snooker in Saudi Arabia: a ‘major’ mistake
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters won’t be returning after just two editions, and while that might not come as a huge shock, it does leave the sport with a few awkward questions to answer.
‘Best of 25 is enough’ – Neil Robertson wants format change for World Championship
Neil Robertson has suggested sweeping changes to the World Snooker Championship format and claims new rules should be adopted to modernise the sport.