Month: September 2024
Mark Selby claimed his first ranking title in 18 months as he captured the British Open crown following a 10-5 victory over John Higgins. The Jester prevailed in the battle of the four-time World champions at The Centaur in Cheltenham on Sunday, hitting breaks of 137, 135, 93, 91 and 85 to lift the Clive […]
Mark Selby and John Higgins bring the 2024 British Open to a dramatic climax as they collide in a blockbuster final on Sunday. The tournament concludes at The Centaur in Cheltenham with a mouth-watering battle over the best of 19 frames between two four-time World champions. At stake is the Clive Everton trophy, a £100,000 […]
Mark Allen goes head to head with Mark Selby in a mouth-watering second British Open semi-final at The Centaur in Cheltenham on Saturday. The players ranked third and fifth in the world respectively do battle for the right to play either John Higgins or Oliver Lines in Sunday’s showpiece. Both have made their mark in […]
John Higgins locks horns with Oliver Lines in the first of this year’s British Open semi-finals at The Centaur in Cheltenham on Saturday. The two players are separated by 20 years, while there is also a gulf in experience at this stage of ranking events. Indeed, while this Higgins’ 85th ranking semi-final appearance of his […]
Kyren Wilson launched a remarkable social media tirade over what he feels is inferior treatment at tournaments as World Champion. Wilson was knocked out of the British Open in Cheltenham by Elliot Slessor in the Last 16 on Thursday and took to social media to air his frustrations over being ‘demoted’ to Table Two. Wilson […]
Judd Trump locks horns with Mark Allen in a blockbuster British Open quarter-final clash at The Centaur in Cheltenham on Friday. The two best left-handers in the world go head to head for a place in the semi-finals, with the winner certain to fancy their chances of lifting the Clive Everton trophy this weekend. Interestingly, […]
Clive Everton, one of snooker’s most iconic commentators of all time, has died at the age of 87. Affectionately known as “the voice of snooker”, Everton was involved in the sport for well over seven decades – as a player, journalist, commentator, broadcaster and author. An accomplished snooker and billiards player, he was ranked as […]
Mark Selby continues his quest to go the extra step at the British Open when he faces David Gilbert in the quarter-finals on Friday. Judd Trump, Mark Allen and John Higgins are also in action on what promises to be an enthralling day at The Centaur in Cheltenham. Selby is appearing in his third straight […]
The 2024 British Open takes place in Cheltenham, and you can follow the latest results and schedule of play here. The fifth ranking event of the season features 64 players competing for a £100,000 top prize at the Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse from September 23-29. The tournament notably features an open draw conducted at the […]