Jamie Jones survived a late rally from veteran Jimmy White to move into the final qualifying round of the UK Championship at the South West Snooker Academy in Gloucester. The talented young Welshman edged the ‘Whirlwind’ 6-5 in a dramatic encounter that could have easily gone either way. White, buoyant[Read More…]
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A Brazilian World
Four ex-world champions will contest the business end of the 2011 Brazil Masters later tonight. Stephen Hendry showed continued signs of a surge in form as he whitewashed Ali Carter 4-0 in the quarter-finals. The victory followed an opening round win where the Scotsman almost equalled Ronnie O’Sullivan’s 147 record[Read More…]
Figueiredo for Brazil
The first round of the Brazilian Masters was completed yesterday as four ranking event winners made their way into the last eight. Former world number one Stephen Hendry once again showed signs of good form in his 4-1 victory over local wildcard Noel Rodrigues – seeing the Brazilian off 4-1.[Read More…]
Gould Comeback Stuns Ding
Martin Gould staged an unbelievable fightback from 3-0 behind to beat home favourite Ding Junhui 5-3 at the Shanghai Masters in China. Both players started the match in a nervy manner but Ding clinched a scrappy opener and took the next two to appear on his way to a very[Read More…]
Trump out of Oz
Judd Trump made it two defeats and zero wins so far this season after a disappointing display sent him crashing out of the 2011 Australian Open to Mark Davis. In a 5-3 defeat, the World Championship finalist looked thoroughly out of sorts and lacking match sharpness as world number 19[Read More…]
