Month: April 2022
Barry Hawkins heaped praise on “classy” Jackson Page following his surprise first-round defeat by the World Championship debutant. The Hawk became the first seed to fall at the Crucible this year after going down 10-7 against the inspired 20-year-old. Trailing 6-3 overnight, the 2013 finalist won four of the opening six frames on Sunday to […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan believes the battling qualities he displayed during victory over David Gilbert were similar to those demonstrated by Russell Crowe in the film Gladiator. The Rocket advanced to the second round of the World Championship after wrapping up a 10-5 win over Gilbert on Sunday. O’Sullivan headed into the second session carrying a 6-3 […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his record-equalling 70th victory at the Crucible after seeing off David Gilbert 10-5 on Sunday. The Rocket moved level with Stephen Hendry as he booked his place in the second round of this year’s World Championship. The six-time World champion also maintained his perfect record against Gilbert, who he has beaten in […]
Mark Williams begins his quest for a fourth World Championship title with an all-Welsh clash against Michael White at The Crucible. Williams, 47, returns for his 24th World Championship appearance, having made his debut 25 years ago. His incredible longevity is underlined by the fact that he has remained in the top echelons of the […]
Mark Selby admitted that victory over Jamie Jones was ‘irrelevant’ as he made a successful start to his World Championship title defence. The reigning champion booked his place in round two on Saturday with a 10-7 win over his Welsh opponent, compiling three centuries along the way. Selby bravely revealed his ongoing battle with mental […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan headlines the action as he resumes his showdown with David Gilbert on day two of the World Championship. The six-time champion requires just four more frames to reach the second round at the Crucible for a 26th time in 30 appearances. The Rocket made a slow start on Saturday against 2019 semi-finalist Gilbert, […]
Mark Selby made a successful start to his World Championship title defence after beating Jamie Jones 10-7 in the opening round on Saturday. The Jester made breaks of 137, 134 and 129 – racking up his 100th century in snooker’s blue-riband event along the way – as he advanced to round two at the Crucible […]
Shaun Murphy begins his quest to go the extra step at the World Championship with a tricky tie against Stephen Maguire on Saturday. Champion here in 2005, the Magician came within three frames of claiming a second Crucible title 12 months ago. Indeed, Murphy recorded hugely impressive victories over Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson – […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan begins his latest quest for a record-equalling seventh World Championship title with a mouth-watering tie against David Gilbert at The Crucible. O’Sullivan has claimed the World Grand Prix title this season and is back on top of the world rankings, having also reached the final of the European Masters in addition to a […]