Tag: World Snooker Championship
Ronnie O’Sullivan “will go down as the best player of all time” following his record-equalling seventh Crucible title, according to beaten finalist Judd Trump. The Rocket moved level with Stephen Hendry on a magnificent seven World crowns after defeating Trump 18-13 in the final on Monday. Despite holding a 12-5 advantage – his biggest overnight […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan is closing in on a record-equalling seventh Crucible title after establishing a commanding 12-5 lead over Judd Trump in the final. The Rocket requires just six more frames to match Stephen Hendry’s tally following a dominant opening two sessions in Sheffield on Sunday. The 46-year-old took advantage against a lacklustre Trump, hitting three […]
Box office stars Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump collide on a date with destiny in the final of the 2022 World Snooker Championship at The Crucible Theatre. A mouth-watering climax to an enthralling fortnight of action in Sheffield sees two of snooker’s most gifted natural talents competing for the sport’s ultimate prize. For O’Sullivan, it […]
Mark Williams has suggested he is “not quite good enough” to get over the line in deciding frames after seeing his comeback thwarted by Judd Trump in an epic World Championship Semi-Final. Williams fought back from 7-1 and 12-5 down to turn the match on its head at 16-15, but only for Trump to deny […]
John Higgins says Ronnie O’Sullivan “would cement his place” as snooker’s greatest player of all time by securing a seventh Crucible crown. The Rocket advanced to his eighth World Championship final on Saturday after completing a commanding 17-11 win over his fellow Class of ’92 member. There, victory over Judd Trump would move him level […]
Judd Trump admitted it was “probably my best ever win” as he beat Mark Williams 17-16 in a Crucible classic to reach the World Championship final. The Ace withstood an almighty fightback from the three-time World champion to book his place in a third Crucible showpiece. Indeed the 2019 winner, who led 12-5 following the […]
Mark Williams produced a spirited fightback to only trail Judd Trump 13-11 heading into the last session of their World Championship semi-final. Trump was threatening to reach his third Crucible final with a session to spare after going 12-5 to the good on Friday. However, three-time champion Williams dug deep as he won six of […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins are finely poised at 4-4 following a pulsating opening session of their World Championship semi-final showdown on Thursday. The two greats shared the first eight frames of their mouth-watering best-of-33 clash, with O’Sullivan recovering from 3-0 down to ensure that proceedings were level overnight. This was the third meeting between […]
The BBC will broadcast snooker’s Triple Crown events until at least 2027 after extending their agreement with WST. The existing contract was due to expire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. However, a deal has been agreed for the World Championship, Masters and UK Championship to be broadcast live on the BBC and its […]