Month: January 2024
Mark Selby has urged Masters organisers to “soundproof” the Century Club following a disturbance during his 6-1 win over Robert Milkins. The three-time champion soared through to the last eight at Alexandra Palace after a dominant performance against the Milkman on Wednesday. Selby hit breaks of 119, 74, 70, 63 and 53 to set up […]
John Higgins was left to rue “another bad defeat” after losing out to Mark Allen in a first-round deciding frame at the Masters. Despite leading 3-1 and having multiple chances to extend his advantage, the Wizard lost five of the next seven frames as he suffered a record-breaking 15th first-round exit at snooker’s most prestigious […]
Mark Selby will look to deny Robert Milkins a maiden victory at the Masters when they collide in the opening round on Wednesday. The final match of round one at Alexandra Palace pits two players with extremely contrasting records at snooker’s most prestigious invitational event. The Jester is embarking on his latest quest to land […]
Mark Allen and John Higgins renew their Masters rivalry when they face off in the opening round at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday. The former champions will go head to head in snooker’s most prestigious invitational event for the sixth time, with only Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White meeting more frequently in the tournament (seven times). […]
Barry Hawkins booked a Masters quarter-final date with Ronnie O’Sullivan after a 6-3 victory over Neil Robertson on Tuesday. The Hawk had lost each of his last six meetings with the Thunder; a streak that began with a 6-3 defeat at Alexandra Palace in the 2019 quarter-finals while also including a 10-4 reverse in the […]
Judd Trump saluted the “pinnacle of crowds” at the Masters after edging out Kyren Wilson in a first-round thriller at Alexandra Palace. The reigning champion scraped through to the quarter-finals by the skin of his teeth on Tuesday, booking a last-eight date with Ali Carter. Trump trailed 3-0 as Wilson opened with breaks of 65 […]
Neil Robertson looks to put his poor start to the season behind him when he plays Barry Hawkins in the Masters first round on Tuesday. Two of the world’s best left-handers go head to head in what is a repeat of the 2022 final, which the Australian won 10-4 to claim the second of his […]
Ali Carter revealed the adaptation of a more positive mindset is paying dividends after reaching the quarter-finals at the Masters. The Captain marked his return to Alexandra Palace after a four-year absence with a hard-earned 6-4 victory over two-time champion Mark Williams on Monday. Carter, who was runner-up to Stuart Bingham in 2020, subsequently advanced […]
Judd Trump launches his Masters title defence when he faces Kyren Wilson in the opening round at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday. The Ace landed his second Masters crown 12 months ago – four years after his first – as he defeated Mark Williams 10-8 in an exciting final. Trump is now aiming to become the […]