Welshman Mark Williams thrashed his countryman Matthew Stevens 5-0 to book his place in the last four of the Shanghai Masters in China. The world number one continues to gallantly defend his status as the world’s best player from the stern challenge of Mark Selby, who also won in contrasting[Read More…]
Galleries
Sheriff Guns Down The Rocket
Anthony Hamilton won the final three frames to oust 2009 champion Ronnie O’Sullivan 5-3 and progress to the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters in China. The ‘Sheriff or Pottingham’, named so for his time living in Nottingham, produced his third excellent display of the week as he reached the last eight[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…]
Carter Sent Flying
Defending champion Ali Carter was sent crashing out of the 2011 Shanghai Masters today following a 5-4 defeat to Mark King. Neither of the Englishmen were at their best throughout a lengthy battle but King produced his most positive result of the season to ease his hopes of remaining inside[Read More…]
Solid Start for O’Brien
Fergal O’Brien eased into the first round proper of the 2011 Shanghai Masters following a convincing 5-1 victory over Iran’s Hossein Vafaei in the wildcard round. The Irishman has been enjoying a resurgence in form recently having made solid progress in three of the four Players Tour Championship events held[Read More…]
Shanghai Masters
The second ranking event of the season gets under way tomorrow as the fifth annual Shanghai Masters commences in China. The first round proper begins on Tuesday after the eight lowest ranked qualifiers must dispel the challenge of eight wildcards. The wildcard system has been an ever-present aspect to events[Read More…]
Williams Wins Second Premier League Night
Mark Williams won the second Premier League night of the 2011 campaign by overcoming Shaun Murphy in the final 3-1 at Guildford Spectrum. The world number one was nowhere near his fluent best but still had enough in reserve to overcome his English opponent and join fellow Welshman Matthew Stevens[Read More…]
Snookerbacker Classic Ireland Bound
It has been announced today that a qualifying event for the inaugural Snookerbacker Classic will be coming to Ireland early next year. The new tournament, which is being initiated by the renowned Snookerbacker Blog, is a unique opportunity for amateurs in the sport to gain invaluable experience and win a very special[Read More…]
The Enigma of Ronnie
Around this time last year, Ronnie O’Sullivan was being touted by World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn as the sport’s flag-bearer for the new era. However, as has been the case on frequent occasions throughout Ronnie’s career his mentality drifted, resulting in him missing a succession of tournaments throughout the 2010/11[Read More…]
Selby Succeeds in Paul Hunter Classic
Mark Selby romped to victory in the 2011 Paul Hunter Classic after a superb 4-0 win over Mark Davis in Furth. The ‘Jester from Leicester’ performed at optimum level and sent out a message to the rest of the circuit with the Shanghai Masters only a week away. Selby took[Read More…]