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Hong Kong Masters: Marco Fu beats four-time world champion Mark Selby in front of packed home crowd

Marco Fu stunned Mark Selby in the first round of the Hong Kong Masters in front of his home crowd to win 5-2. Fu, who is making his return to the tour this season after not playing since early 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, showed no signs of pressure by winning the opening frame with breaks of 51 and 52 Ad Selby was on a break of 43 before he missed a black off the spot. Fu came back with a clearance of 65 to double his lead.

Hong Kong Masters 2022 LIVE updates – Mark Selby in early action before Judd Trump v John Higgins

SELBY 2-4 FU Ad What a magical break of 49 that is! Fu works his way into a winning position and then produces a sublime double on a red to the middle right. He follows it by teasing one into the bottom right from a tricky angle but can’t do the same with a similar attempt on the black to the opposite corner. It matters little though as he does enough to move within one frame of victory.

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.

Hong Kong Masters snooker and Hollywood: How Nicole Kidman controversy affects Ronnie O'Sullivan return to Asia

World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will be able to practise at the tournament venue before the Hong Kong Masters begins after being granted an official exemption from local Covid-19 rules. The Hong Kong Coliseum is staging the popular event, the first time the elite invitational competition has been held since Neil Robertson defeated O'Sullivan 6-3 in the 2017 final at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Ad Tournament organisers have gained approval for the eight players competing for the £100,000 first prize to travel between their hotel and the Coliseum during the four-day event with several arriving less than 72 hours before the action breaks off.

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.

How to watch Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022, draw, schedule and live stream with Ronnie O’Sullivan returning

The Hong Kong Masters will return for the first time in five years this month, with Ronnie O’Sullivan preparing to face local icon and three-time women's world champion Ng On Yee in his opening match. The tournament, which hasn’t been staged since 2017, will be held at the Hong Kong Coliseum venue over four days, beginning on Thursday, October 6, with eight players competing for the £100,000 first prize. Ad The non-ranking event is organised by Hong Kong Billiard Sports Control Council and is set to be the first major sports event staged by the Asian city since the pandemic in 2020.

'Flawless' Allen storms into British Open decider

Mark Allen hailed an "almost perfect" performance after storming into the British Open final in Milton Keynes with a 6-1 win over Noppon Saengkham.

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Hong Kong Masters: Marco Fu beats four-time world champion Mark Selby in front of packed home crowd

Hong Kong Masters 2022 LIVE updates – Mark Selby in early action before Judd Trump v John Higgins

Mark Williams replaces Zhao Xintong at Hong Kong Masters snooker after positive Covid test

Mark Williams replaces Zhao Xintong at Hong Kong Masters snooker after UK champion Zhao is ruled out with Covid

Hong Kong Masters snooker and Hollywood: How Nicole Kidman controversy affects Ronnie O'Sullivan return to Asia

Who won Eurosport's greatest snooker shot of the 2021/22 season? Ronnie O'Sullivan or Judd Trump?

How to watch Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022, draw, schedule and live stream with Ronnie O’Sullivan returning

'Flawless' Allen storms into British Open decider