Mark Williams takes on manic schedule after last minute Hong Kong Masters call-up
Mark Williams is making a 6,000 mile dash to play in the Hong Kong Masters on Friday after a last minute call-up to play in the event.
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Mark Williams replaces Zhao Xintong at Hong Kong Masters snooker after positive Covid test
Three-time world champion Mark Williams will replace Zhao Xintong at the Hong Kong Masters after the UK title holder tested positive for Covid-19 n Wednesday. Williams was next in line to compete at the eight-player invitational event and takes Zhao's spot against Neil Robertson on Friday afternoon at the city's Hong Kong Coliseum.
Mark Williams replaces Zhao Xintong at Hong Kong Masters snooker after UK champion Zhao is ruled out with Covid
Three-time world champion Mark Williams will replace Zhao Xintong at the Hong Kong Masters after the UK title holder failed a Covid-19 test on Wednesday. Williams was next in line to compete at the eight-player invitational event and takes Zhao's spot against Neil Robertson on Friday afternoon at the city's Hong Kong Coliseum.
Opinion: 'Rolls-Royce' Neil Robertson still has time to fall in love with the Crucible and win another world title
Professional snooker finally returns to Asia this week with the Hong Kong Masters, an elite tournament for eight players and the first staged in the region since 2019 before Covid played havoc with the calendar. Neil Robertson won the last staging of the Hong Kong event five years ago and has since racked up a succession of trophies thanks to his formidable attacking game and big match temperament.
Steve Clarke hopes to see John McGinn reach 100-cap mark for Scotland
Steve Clarke expressed his hope that vice-captain John McGinn can kick on and become a Scotland centurion as the “bubbly” Aston Villa midfielder prepares to earn his 50th cap this weekend.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Ng On Yee in opening match at 2022 Hong Kong Masters snooker, full draw and schedule
Ronnie O'Sullivan will face local icon and three-time women's world champion Ng On Yee in his opening match at the invitational Hong Kong Masters at 7pm (12pm BST) on Friday 7 October. The winner of that quarter-final at the Hong Kong Coliseum will meet Masters holder Neil Robertson or UK champion Zhao Xintong in the last four on Saturday 8 October at 7pm local time. Ad Four-time world champion Mark Selby meets former Scottish Open winner Marco Fu in the tournament opener on Thursday 6 October at 1.30pm (6.30am BST).
Graeme Dott slams Crucible critics: ‘I think it’s a little bit of an excuse’
Graeme Dott says he doesn’t want to hear any criticism of the Crucible and suggests those that want a change to the World Snooker Championship are just looking for excuses for their own poor performances.