Month: January 2023
Giant killer Noppon Saengkham claimed yet another scalp as he defeated Mark Williams 5-3 to advance to the World Grand Prix semi-finals. The popular Thai cueist had reached the last eight courtesy of a pair of 4-2 victories over Mark Selby and Ronnie O’Sullivan – recovering from 2-0 down to reel off four successive frames […]
WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson has described snooker’s biggest match-fixing scandal as “heart-breaking” and admits those involved could face a lifetime ban from the sport. Ten Chinese players are facing charges over match-fixing in professional competition, including a trio of former ranking event winners. The allegations include manipulating games, approaching other players to cheat, betting on […]
Former Triple Crown event winners Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong are among ten Chinese players facing charges over match-fixing in professional snooker competition. Following a detailed investigation by the WPBSA, it was concluded that ten players have a ‘case to answer’ in respect of numerous breaches of the WPBSA Conduct Regulations. The allegations include manipulating […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan begins his World Grand Prix title defence against Barry Hawkins in a mouth-watering tie in Cheltenham on Tuesday. O’Sullivan triumphed in the most recent staging of this event in December 2021 to claim the title for the second time and is targeting his first ranking silverware of the season. The Rocket heads to […]
The top 32 players on the one-year ranking list collide at the 2023 World Grand Prix in Cheltenham, and you can follow the latest results and schedule of play here. The field is comprised of the 32 most in-form players covering all ranked events from the past 12 months, up to and including the English […]
The top 32 players on the one-year ranking list collide at the 2023 World Grand Prix in Cheltenham, and a live stream is available for all matches. The field is comprised of the 32 most in-form players covering all ranked events from the past 12 months, up to and including the English Open. The World […]
Judd Trump captured his second Masters crown after beating Mark Williams 10-8 in a thrilling final at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. The Ace became the 11th multiple winner of snooker’s most prestigious invitational event, as he lifted the Paul Hunter Trophy while pocketing a cheque for £250,000. Once again, Trump demonstrated tremendous tenacity and battling […]
Judd Trump and Mark Williams face off in a mouth-watering final for the right to be crowned 2023 Masters champion at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. A fitting climax to the sport’s most prestigious invitational event sees the two box office left-handers lock horns in pursuit of the Paul Hunter Trophy and £250,000 top prize. Both […]
Former Masters champions Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham collide for a place in the 2023 final at Alexandra Palace on Saturday evening. The decorated duo face off in front of a sell-out crowd in the capital for the right to take on Mark Williams in Sunday’s show-piece. Trump lifted this prestigious trophy in 2019 and […]