O'Sullivan through at Classic as Trump joins 900 club
Ronnie O'Sullivan made safe progress into the second round of the inaugural World Snooker Tour Classic in Leicester, while there was a milestone for Judd Trump as he also advanced.
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WST Classic snooker 2023 - Latest scores, results, schedule, order of play, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump in action
The inaugural WST Classic begins on Thursday as a late replacement for the cancelled Turkish Masters and will be the last tournament for most players before the World Championship. All of snooker’s biggest names will be in action including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Neil Robertson, Mark Selby, Mark Williams, John Higgins and Mark Allen. Ad Although many think there is no such thing as a form guide heading into the Crucible, it will be crucial for the top players to find some confidence and get psychologically into the right mindset before the big one.
WST Classic: Who needs what as Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Neil Robertson face missing Tour Championship snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Neil Robertson are in grave danger of missing the elite eight-man Tour Championship later this month – the final ranking event before the season-ending World Championship in Sheffield. Mark Allen, Shaun Murphy, Ali Carter, Kyren Wilson and Ryan Day have already secured their respective places via the one-year list at the Tour Championship (March 27-2 April) with three more spots available ahead of the start of the inaugural WST Classic on Thursday in Leicester (16-22 March). Ad Welsh Open holder Robert Milkins, new Six Red world champion Ding Junhui and four-time world champion Mark Selby hold the remaining three places in the standings, but could yet be toppled by a chasing pack consisting of 15 players.
Stan Moody handed world title shot after Ronnie O'Sullivan heaps praise on snooker wonderkid – 'He will win tournaments'
World junior champion Stan Moody is set to enjoy an early taste of the snooker big time when he begins his first crack at the Crucible next month. 16-year-old Moody secured his professional tour card for next season with a 5-1 victory over Liam Pullen in the World Snooker Federation junior final before losing 5-0 to China's Ma Hai Long a week later in the senior version, but will continue his development by making his debut in the sport's blue-chip event. Ad The Halifax wonderkid has been invited to compete at the English Institute of Sport with 15 other leading amateurs as qualifying begins (3-12 April) for the 47th World Championship (LIVE on Eurosport and discovery+).
Who will be next to join Ronnie O'Sullivan in 1,000 centuries club? Why snooker tons are so special
Four years ago this month, Ronnie O’Sullivan produced one of modern snooker’s most iconic moments by making his 1,000th competitive century in the Players Championship final. Ever the showman, O’Sullivan’s historic break came in the very last, title-winning frame amid wild scenes of celebration at Preston Guild Hall. It was, as commentator Clive Everton put it, a «storybook ending».
Home favourite Thepchaiya Un-Nooh to meet Ding Junhui in Six Red final
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh rallied from 5-2 and 6-4 down to beat Hossein Vafaei 7-6 and set up a final against Ding Junhui at the Six Red World Championship final in Bangkok.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins epic with Hossein Vafaei to set up Ding Junhui final clash at Six Red World Snooker Championship
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh battled back from 5-2 and 6-4 behind to edge out Hossein Vafaei 7-6 and reach the Six Red World Championship final in Bangkok. The popular Thai speed merchant had to display fortitude as much as flair in a thrilling semi-final that saw Vafaei miss a tricky pink to the green pocket in the penultimate frame that would have sealed a 7-5 victory.
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh wins thriller with Hossein Vafaei to reach Six Red World Snooker Championship final
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh battled back from 5-2 and 6-4 behind to edge out Hossein Vafaei 7-6 and reach the Six Red World Championship final in Bangkok. The popular Thai speed merchant had to display fortitude as much as flair in a thrilling semi-final that saw Vafaei miss a tricky pink to the green pocket in the penultimate frame that would have sealed a 7-5 victory.