The 2026/27 snooker season continues this week with the 2026 Wuhan Open taking place at the Optics Valley Gymnasium.
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Wu Yize blinks first in Wuhan world no.1 race
Wu Yize suffered a shock 5-4 loss to Artemijs Zizins in the Wuhan Open on Monday, ending the world champion’s immediate aspirations of becoming snooker’s world number one.
Zhao Xintong reacts to dramatic black-ball loss in China Open
Zhao Xintong said that he “probably didn’t deserve to win” after losing 6-5 on a respotted black to Zhang Anda at the China Open on Tuesday.
What Judd Trump said after ‘incredible performance’ to reach Shanghai semi-finals
Judd Trump extended his run at the Shanghai Masters to the semi-finals stage with a resounded 6-0 victory over John Higgins on Thursday.
How the quarter-finals look at the 2026 Shanghai Masters
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.
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.
Shenzhen Open replaces Xi’an Grand Prix on World Snooker Tour calendar
The World Snooker Tour has announced the introduction of the Shenzhen Open, a new world ranking event that will replace the Xi’an Grand Prix on the calendar.
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.
Majestic Shaun Murphy inflicts Curse of the Crucible on Zhao Xintong
Shaun Murphy produced a superb display to beat Zhao Xintong 13-10 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Championship.