Ken Doherty loses out in World Championship qualifier
Ken Doherty has failed to make it through World Championship qualification after a 6-4 loss to Jamaica's Rory McLeod.
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World Championship 2022 snooker: 'Hope I made people happier' – Ukraine teenager Iulian Boiko hits highest break in win
Iulian Boiko admits he is playing for his people as much as himself after completing the biggest victory of his short snooker career at the World Championship qualifiers in Sheffield. The Ukraine teenager held off a spirited comeback by former Shoot Out winner Michael Georgiou – who levelled at 4-4 from 4-1 behind boosted by runs of 94 and 80 – before completing a 6-4 win with breaks of 61 and 100, the highest he has produced in competition. Ad/> “It has been very tough times for us with the war," said 16-year-old Boiko speaking to WST media.
‘I hope I made some people happier’ – Ukrainian teenager Iulian Boiko reacts to win at World Snooker Championship
Iulian Boiko picked up his first ever win in the World Snooker Championship on Wednesday, with the Ukrainian teenager hoping that it spread some happiness at home amid the turmoil in the country.
Ukrainian teenager Boiko earns maiden World Championship qualifier win
Ukrainian teenager Iulian Boiko registered his maiden World Championship win as he got past Cyprus' Michael Georgiou in the first qualifying round on Thursday.
Ronnie O’Sullivan drawn against Ben Woollaston, Judd Trump to begin Gibraltar Open defence versus Andrew Higginson
Ronnie O’Sullivan will face Ben Woollaston in the first round of the Gibraltar Open, while defending champion Judd Trump will meet Andrew Higginson. The Gibraltar Open is shaping up to be a tasty event, with O’Sullivan committing to playing in the tournament for the first time in his career.
Higgins marches on at inaugural Turkish Masters
John Higgins breezed into the last-32 of the inaugural Nirvana Turkish Masters with a 5-2 victory over top amateur star Dylan Emery.