Zhao Xintong defeats Mark Williams to become China’s first world champion in snooker at the World Snooker Championship.
This venue has seen some of the most pivotal events in snooker history. You think of Dennis Taylor’s unforgettable win in 1985, or the many dramatic triumphs from Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan. However, two decades after a significant push for Chinese snooker began on a mild evening in Sheffield, Zhao Xintong may have altered […]
Zhao Xintong against Mark Williams: Live coverage of the World Snooker Championship final.
preamble There’s a straightforward reason we find ourselves gathered here today: love. Love for snooker, love for the Crucible, for all the clichés, and for every little detail that comes into play. Just think about it: on every day of every tournament, the remarkably informed Crucible audience is also home to the most amusing individuals. […]
Zhao Xintong vs. Mark Williams: Live coverage of the World Snooker Championship final
” Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature preamble Every year, we find ourselves saying this, but it definitely deserves another mention. There are very few things in life—or people, or even deities—that we can count on never to disappoint us. However, the World Snooker Championships have proven […]
Mark Williams defeats Judd Trump to create an exciting final against Zhao Xintong | World Snooker Championship
Mark Williams delivered an impressive performance to secure his spot in the final of the World Snooker Championship, defeating World No. 1, Judd Trump, in Sheffield. The 50-year-old Williams aims to clinch his fourth title, which would make him the oldest champion in the tournament’s history. He managed to achieve his 10th century break in […]
Judd Trump holds off Murphy fightback to reach quarter-finals at Crucible | World Snooker Championship
Judd Trump has held back a lively fight from Sean Murphy to reach the quarterfinals of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible. Trump began the final session of the former champion’s second round clash with a 10-6 lead, moving within one victory frame in support of 63 and 86 breaks. Murphy digs deep and […]
Mark Selby knocked out in huge World Snooker Championship shock | World Snooker Championship
An angry Mark Selby was intuitively knocked out 10-8 by Ben Wraston on Thursday night. The second favorite to participate in the tournament, the four-time world champion, follows the championship, where defending champion Kyren Wilson and 2010 winner Neil Robertson, were out of the world in the first round. It also means that the Leicester […]
Mark Allen takes heart from previous world champions after first-round win | World Snooker Championship
Mark Allen is determined to seek inspiration from the recent Crucible Champion to end a high and challenging season by winning the world’s snooker title for the first time. The 39-year-old skated from 1st to 8th in the world after not surpassing the ranking semifinals this season, but says he’s filled with confidence after finishing […]
Shaun Murphy in ‘shock’ after surviving Wilson fightback to win Masters | Snooker
Sean Murphy won his second Masters title with a stunning 10-7 victory over Kyren Wilson in a thrilling final at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. Murphy was captivating all week and recorded only the sixth biggest break in the tournament's history when he defeated Mark Allen in the semi-finals. Another high-quality, tense final followed the next […]
Shaun Murphy hits 147 in Masters to set up final with Kyren Wilson | Snooker
Sean Murphy made a stunning 147 break to come from behind to beat Mark Allen 6-3 and book a place in the Masters final at Alexandra Palace. After the reigning world champion defeated current world No. 1 Judd Trump by the same score in Saturday's second semi-final, he will now face Kyren Wilson for the […]
Judd Trump sinks battling Barry Hawkins to pick up UK Championship | Snooker
Judd Trump was forced into overtime to end his 13-year wait for a second British Championship title after fending off a persistent challenge from Barry Hawkins at York. Trump remained slumped in his seat as Hawkins won two in a row to cut the gap to one frame, but the world No. 1-ranked Hawkins stormed […]