Tag: Jimmy White
Lee Walker produced a wonderful comeback to stun Jimmy White 5-4 and claim the 2022 World Seniors Championship crown at the Crucible. The Welshman was on the brink of elimination earlier on Sunday as he trailed 3-0 against reigning champion David Lilley in the semi-finals, before hitting back and snatching a 4-3 victory with a […]
Jimmy White issues apology after swearing live on air during Eurosport’s World Championship coverage
Jimmy White has apologised after he was heard swearing live on air during Eurosport’s coverage of the World Snooker Championship on Friday. White was on punditry duty during the Semi-Final clash between Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins at The Crucible, but was seemingly caught unawares shortly before the studio cut back to commentary ahead of […]
Jimmy White begins his latest quest for a Crucible return with a tie against Andrew Pagett in the opening round of the World Championship Qualifiers on Monday. White, who was famously beaten in six World Championship finals during the 80s and 90s, last graced The Crucible carpet back in 2006. At 59, White is now […]
Stuart Bingham headlines the action as qualifying for the 2022 European Masters commences in Cannock on Wednesday. Less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the German Masters qualifying rounds, 120 players return to the Chase Centre looking to secure their place in the final stages at Furth’s Stadthalle in February. World number 12 Bingham […]
Mark Allen has branded World Snooker’s decision to award Jimmy White a further two-year Tour Card as “shocking”. White, 58, will retain his place on the professional circuit for the next two seasons after being granted a further wildcard for his ‘outstanding contribution to the sport.’ White has been a stalwart of the snooker circuit […]
Jimmy White will retain his place on the professional circuit for the next two seasons after being granted a further wildcard for his outstanding contribution to the sport. White, 58, has been a stalwart of the snooker circuit since 1980 but saw his future in doubt after defeat to Stephen Hendry in the first qualifying […]
Stephen Hendry won his first professional match in just under nine years after seeing off rival Jimmy White in the 2021 World Championship first qualifying round in Sheffield. The seven-time World champion, who returned to the main tour this season, was making his first appearance in snooker’s blue-riband event since reaching the 2012 quarter-finals. And […]
One of snooker’s most iconic rivalries is renewed in the opening round of the World Championship qualifiers as Jimmy White faces his nemesis Stephen Hendry. A fairy-tale encounter sees the legendary duo face off in a competitive main tour match for the first time in over a decade as they set out on the road […]
Jimmy White pulled off a remarkable fightback from 4-0 down to defeat Ken Doherty in a deciding frame and retain his World Seniors Championship title at The Crucible. Six-time world finalist White looked destined for second prize at the sport’s spiritual home once again, but produced a stunning turnaround after the interval to deny Doherty. […]