World Seniors Snooker Championship: Alfie Burden whitewashes Ken Doherty to reach quarter-finals

04.05.2023 - 22:45 eurosport.com

Alfie Burden produced a high-quality display of potting to claim a 3-0 win over Ken Doherty at the World Seniors Snooker Championship.

The culmination of the World Championship, won in spectacular fashion by Luca Brecel on Monday, left the Crucible stage clear for the seniors to take the spotlight.

Ad Both Burden and Doherty are still performing to a decent standard on the main tour, and it was the former who looked razor sharp in front of a good crowd in Sheffield.

SnookerWorld Seniors Snooker Championship 2023: Latest scores and results, schedule, order of play02/05/2023 AT 12:01 There was little time to settle in the best-of-five scenario, but Burden was red-hot from the off as he powered into the last eight. “It is a pleasure to play Ken, a former world champion,” Burden said. “It is a pleasure to step out in this theatre after all these years. “I am honoured to be here, I am enjoying the tournament and hopefully I am here to have a little run.” Defending champion Walker crashes out on opening day of World Seniors Brecel predicts 'explosion' of European snooker after stunning World Championship win Burden got in after a poor safety from Doherty and made 56 to take control of the opening frame.

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