Ben Woollaston enjoys home comforts to progress at Championship League snooker, Xiao Guodong joins him in last 32

04.07.2023 - 09:17 eurosport.com

Ben Woollaston booked his place in the last 32 of the Championship League by winning Group 16 in his home city of Leicester on Monday.

A break of 96 helped the world No. 46 complete a 3-0 win over Liam Graham before he defeated Peter Lines by the same scoreline.

Ad A 2-2 draw with former European Masters champion Jimmy Robertson in his final group match secured his progress after he fought back from 2-0 behind by winning the final two frames, including a closing knock of 73.

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