Tag: World Snooker Championship
Gary Wilson is looking to emulate his run to the 2019 World Championship semi-finals when he returns to the Crucible this year. It is now five years since the Tyneside Terror made it to the one-table setup on what was only his second appearance at the final stages of snooker’s blue-riband event. After coming through […]
Mark Selby has a mountain to climb, while Mark Williams begins a tricky first round clash at the World Snooker Championship on Monday. There are four former World champions in action on day three at the Crucible, where another three players will have booked their place in the last 16 by the close of play. […]
Judd Trump booked his place in the World Championship last 16 after wrapping up a 10-5 victory over Hossein Vafaei on Sunday. The 2019 champion – and winner of five ranking events this season – made a strong start to his latest quest for a second Crucible crown, while avoiding a second successive first-round exit […]
Mark Williams launches his bid for a fourth World Championship crown against Si Jiahui in the opening round at The Crucible on Monday. The winner of snooker’s biggest prize in 2000, 2003 and 2018, the popular Welshman begins his 26th campaign in Sheffield against last year’s surprise package. Williams is fresh from landing the 26th […]
David Gilbert reeled off four consecutive frames to dump out defending champion Luca Brecel in a decider on Day One of the World Snooker Championship. Gilbert looked to be heading for The Crucible exit door at 9-6 down, but seized upon a host of unforced errors from Brecel to snatch a sensational victory. Gilbert trailed […]
Judd Trump looks to book his place in the World Championship last 16 while Mark Selby opens his Crucible campaign on Sunday. Three former World champions headline the action on day two in Sheffield, while a debutant, two-time runner-up and two former semi-finalists are also on display. Champion here in 2019 – and a winner […]
Snooker’s top stars return to The Crucible for the 2024 World Snooker Championship, and you can follow the latest results and schedule of play here. The sport’s annual showpiece features the world’s top 16 ranked players alongside a further 16 qualifiers as they battle it out for £2.4 million in prize money from April 20 […]
Luca Brecel begins his title defence while Judd Trump is also in action as the 2024 World Snooker Championship commences on Saturday. The waiting is finally over as the latest edition of snooker’s blue-riband event gets under way at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Brecel enjoyed a fairy-tale victory 12 months ago, defeating Mark Williams, […]
Mark Selby begins his quest for a fifth World Championship title with an all-Leicester First Round clash against debutant Joe O’Connor. The Jester boasts one of the strongest records at the Crucible, where he was also runner-up to Luca Brecel 12 months ago, with only Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry (both seven) and Steve Davis (six) […]