Tag: Northern Ireland Open
Mark Allen slammed the “disgustingly bad” table conditions following his Last 16 win over Xiao Guodong at the Northern Ireland Open. The home favourite, who lifted the Alex Higgins trophy in Belfast 12 months ago, remained on course for a successful title defence after putting Xiao to the sword 4-0 at the Waterfront Hall on […]
Neil Robertson resumes his quest to complete the Home Nations grand slam when he faces Li Hang in the Northern Ireland Open last 16. Robertson is aiming to become the first player to win all four events in the Series in Belfast, and the Australian is currently enjoying his best ever run in this tournament. […]
David Grace acknowledged that the snooker gods “were on my side” after sending Ronnie O’Sullivan crashing out of the Northern Ireland Open. The world number 49 inflicted a surprise defeat on the seven-time World champion, who he edged out in a deciding frame to book his last-32 spot at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on […]
Jimmy White insists he has “no regrets” over his run-in with referee Ben Williams during his Last 64 exit at the Northern Ireland Open. White was thrashed 4-0 by Luca Brecel in Belfast on Tuesday and was given a warning by the referee for his conduct during the fourth frame. Having produced a superb long […]
World number 11 Luca Brecel faces snooker legend Jimmy White in the Last 64 of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast on Tuesday. Brecel enjoyed a dream start to the season, picking up the Championship League ranking title to follow up last year’s Scottish Open success. The Belgian ace was then beaten in the Last […]
Mark Williams aims to avoid becoming Alexander Ursenbacher’s latest scalp when they collide at the Northern Ireland Open on Monday. Swiss number one Ursenbacher has already proven his ability to produce a shock this season, having defeated Ronnie O’Sullivan 4-1 in the opening round of the British Open last month. And the world number 64 […]
Neil Robertson admits he has “extra incentive and motivation” this week as he aims to complete the Home Nations grand slam in Belfast. The Australian secured his place in the last 32 of the Northern Ireland Open with a 4-2 victory over former European Masters champion Fan Zhengyi at the Waterfront Hall on Monday. Robertson […]
Mark Allen knows he must develop a greater level of consistency as he sets his sights on becoming World champion and world number one. Fresh from reaching the British Open final a fortnight ago, the Pistol made a strong start to his Northern Ireland Open title defence by hitting two centuries in a 4-1 victory […]
The Northern Ireland Open returns to Belfast in 2022, and you can follow the latest results and schedule of play here. This year’s Northern Ireland Open runs from October 16-23 and will be the fourth ranking event of the season and part of the Home Nations Series. Each player was required to win one qualifying […]