Tag: World Championship qualifiers
The format for the World Snooker Championship qualifiers will return to best of 19 frames from 2023 onwards. Over the past three stagings, the opening three rounds of qualifying were contested over the best of 11 frames. However, based on feedback from both the WPBSA and players, WST has taken the decision to revert back to […]
Jackson Page and Hossein Vafaei each secured a dream debut at the 2022 World Snooker Championship after coming through the final day of the qualifiers in Sheffield. A thrilling climax to the qualifying rounds at the English Institute of Sport on Wednesday saw comebacks and deciding frame drama as the 32-player field for the sport’s […]
The 2022 World Snooker Championship Qualifiers draw to a dramatic conclusion on Part Two of Judgement Day in Sheffield on Wednesday. Eight players have already booked their place in the sport’s show-piece event, leaving a further eight places up for grabs in Thursday’s First Round draw. Ashley Hugill became the first debutant to reach this […]
Ding Junhui, Stephen Maguire and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh were among the first eight players to clinch a place at the 2022 World Snooker Championship via the qualifiers on Tuesday. Part One of ‘Judgement Day’ saw seven players secure a return to the sport’s spiritual home, while Ashley Hugill sealed a dream debut on home soil in […]
Graeme Dott produced a stunning maximum break on the way to a 6-1 victory over Pang Junxu in the World Championship qualifiers on Monday. The 2006 World champion compiled the second 147 of his career – and first since the 1999 British Open – as he booked his place in Judgement Day at the English […]
Andrew Pagett booked his place in the Second Qualifying Round of the 2022 World Snooker Championship at the expense of Jimmy White in Sheffield on Monday. White, who celebrates his 60th birthday next month, had been bidding to return to The Crucible for the first time since 2006, but saw his quest fall at the […]
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 […]
The road to The Crucible culminates with the World Snooker Championship qualifiers, and a live stream is available for multiple matches. Sixteen coveted places are up for grabs in the £2.4 million main event alongside the world’s top 16 ranked players. Qualifying will take place from April 4-13 at the English Institute of Sport in […]
The road to The Crucible culminates with the World Snooker Championship qualifiers, and you can follow the latest results and schedule of play here. Sixteen coveted places are up for grabs in the £2.4 million main event alongside the world’s top 16 ranked players. Qualifying will take place from April 4-13 at the English Institute […]