Allen's fightback sees him into NI Open semi-finals
Mark Allen moved a step closer to defending his Northern Ireland Open title after winning a dramatic quarter-final against Mark Williams.
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Ding Junhui, Joe Perry, Anthony McGill and Matthew Stevens qualify for Scottish Open snooker
Ding Junhui, Joe Perry and Matthew Stevens showed their class to advance to the last 64 of the Scottish Open on Tuesday. Ding overcame Eliot Slessor with knocks of 68, 125, 120 and 51 to reach the last 64 against the former British Open semi-finalist Slessor, who contributed 79 in the fourth frame.
Who won Eurosport's greatest snooker shot of the 2021/22 season? Ronnie O'Sullivan or Judd Trump?
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been voted the public winner of Eurosport's shot of the 2021/22 snooker season with two of the world champion's stunning efforts sharing top spot in our poll. O'Sullivan led the public vote with two pieces of trademark magic at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield securing equal billing on 23% ahead of Judd Trump on 19%, who finished in third place with his match-winning positional brilliance against Anthony McGill in the World Championship last 16.
British Open 2022 snooker LIVE – Mark Williams, Mark Selby and Zhao Xintong enjoy winning start, Ronnie O'Sullivan later
Thanks for joining us Ad We will return at 6:45pm with world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in action against Alexander Ursenbacher. Judd Trump faces Si Jiahui on the main table after the Rocket launches. See you back here for more live updates from the season's third ranking event in Milton Keynes.
Mark Selby beats Ricky Walden at British Open, Mark Williams also through after win against Andres Petrov
Mark Selby beat Ricky Walden 4-1 in his opening match at the British Open at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. In a clash between two top 16 players, it was a cagey affair with neither player anywhere near their best.
British Open 2022 snooker LIVE – Mark Williams and Mark Selby make winning start, Zhao Xintong in action
Zhao 0-0 Bai (20-33) Ad Bai quickly up to 28 before a long attempt at a red eludes him. Zhao with a bold pot on a red as he attempts to offer up a rapid response. Looks so comfortable among the balls.
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.
Joe Perry edges out Matthew Stevens in thriller to secure Northern Ireland Open snooker place
Joe Perry won the final two frames to complete a 4-3 victory against former world finalist Matthew Stevens in Northern Ireland Open qualifying in Wigan. Welsh Open holder Perry made two 56 breaks in the first three frames, but Stevens – runner-up at the Crucible in 2000 and 2005 – moved 3-2 clear courtesy of a 74, 61 and 85 on Saturday at the Robin Park Leisure Centre. Ad With the pressure mounting, Perry – who defeated 9-5 Judd Trump to lift his first major trophy at the Welsh in March – responded strongly as closing efforts of 54 and 56 secured his last-64 spot in Belfast (17-23 October live on Eurosport).