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Judd Trump going on holiday before 2023 World Snooker Championship a 'mistake', says Alan McManus

Judd Trump going on holiday before the 2023 World Snooker Championship was a «mistake», says Alan McManus. Trump departed the Crucible at the first-round stage following a 10-6 loss to the relatively unheralded Anthony McGill. Ad It's the latest defeat in a difficult period for the 33-year-old, who hasn't got past the last eight of any tournament since reaching the final of the World Grand Prix in January.

Ronnie O'Sullivan can win 10 World Snooker Championship titles, says Jimmy White, as Hossein Vafaei clash looms

Ronnie O'Sullivan can win 10 World Snooker Championship titles and play for «at least» five or six more years at the top level, says Jimmy White. O'Sullivan, who starts his second-round grudge match with Hossein Vafaei on Friday, saw off Pang Junxu in his opener as he eyes a record eighth Crucible crown to move one ahead of Stephen Hendry. Ad White is unsure if the form O'Sullivan displayed in his first-round encounter was good enough to win another world title, but he nonetheless backed him to do so in the years to come.

Hossein Vafaei told by Jimmy White to 'do talking on the table' after comments about Ronnie O'Sullivan

Jimmy White says he would rather Hossein Vafaei “do his talking on the table” after the Iranian claimed he wants to “shut” Ronnie O’Sullivan’s mouth. Vafaei beat Ding Junhui 10-6 with an impressive second session display to set up an eagerly-anticipated clash against O’Sullivan in the second round. Ad It comes 12 months on after he told The Rocket to retire for being “disrespectful”, with O’Sullivan warning his snooker rivals to “not rattle my cage” following his opening round victory on Saturday.

Ronnie O'Sullivan told to 'always enjoy it' as Jimmy White reflects on keys of snooker longevity at World Championship

Jimmy White says he can’t give Ronnie O’Sullivan any advice about snooker as he weighed in on what The Rocket needs to do to prolong his career in snooker. O’Sullivan is keen to not put a number on how many titles he will target and suggested to Eurosport he could win the World Championship at the age of 55. Ad The 47-year-old is through to the second round of this year’s event at the Crucible, after battling a bug and a late rally from Pang Junxu in his 10-7 win over the Chinese player.

Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis - Jimmy White ranks top 10 snooker players of all time

Ronnie O’Sullivan is widely viewed as the greatest snooker player of all time, and Jimmy White has concurred by placing him top of his snooker GOAT list. White is front and centre of Eurosport’s coverage as the stars of world snooker battle it out at the Crucible for the World Championship. Ad And away from the action, 'The Whirlwind' was given the job of blind ranking a pre-selected list of 10 snooker players — one that included himself — who are widely considered to be in the conversation for being the greatest of all time.

World Snooker Championship 2023: 'Back with a vengeance' - Alan McManus, Jimmy White impressed with Neil Robertson

Neil Robertson’s dominant win over Wu Yize in the first round of the World Championship made a big impression on Jimmy White and Alan McManus. The 2010 champion was pushed hard in the first session by Wu, but closed that out strongly and carried the momentum into the second session as he wrapped up a 10-3 win. Ad He knocked in two 146 breaks in the match to write himself into the history books.

Stephen Hendry to face Darren Morgan at World Seniors Championship, Jimmy White awaits Golden Ticket winner

Stephen Hendry is to face Darren Morgan at the 2023 World Seniors Championship as the draw for the event was made. Last year's champion Lee Walker will begin the defence of his title against Gerard Greene, while Jimmy White is still to learn the name of his opponent. Ad Following the conclusion of the World Championship on May 1, the seniors will take over the Crucible for their own event, which runs from 3-7 May.

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Selby tipped to reach 2023 World Snooker Championship final by Jimmy White

Snooker legend Jimmy White has tipped Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Selby to contest the 2023 World Championship final at the Crucible. The tournament kicks off in Sheffield on Saturday, with defending champion O’Sullivan meeting debutant Pang Junxu and four-time winner Selby facing Matthew Selt. Ad O’Sullivan has not progressed beyond the quarter-finals at a ranking tournament this season, although he was won two invitational events, the Hong Kong Masters and Champion of Champions.

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Judd Trump going on holiday before 2023 World Snooker Championship a 'mistake', says Alan McManus

Ronnie O'Sullivan can win 10 World Snooker Championship titles, says Jimmy White, as Hossein Vafaei clash looms

Hossein Vafaei told by Jimmy White to 'do talking on the table' after comments about Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan told to 'always enjoy it' as Jimmy White reflects on keys of snooker longevity at World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis - Jimmy White ranks top 10 snooker players of all time

World Snooker Championship 2023: 'Back with a vengeance' - Alan McManus, Jimmy White impressed with Neil Robertson

Stephen Hendry to face Darren Morgan at World Seniors Championship, Jimmy White awaits Golden Ticket winner

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Selby tipped to reach 2023 World Snooker Championship final by Jimmy White