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Welsh Open 2022 snooker - Mark Selby crashes out after losing final-frame decider with Liam Highfield

Mark Selby’s disappointing season continued with a 4-3 loss to Liam Highfield at the Welsh Open. The current world champion is struggling for form and battling with his mental health, having said he has been suffering with depression for years. Ad/> He played well in the main against Highfield in Newport, but lost a safety battle when it mattered most as the underdog advanced to the round of 32.

'Maybe he’s trying to fast-forward time' - Ronnie O'Sullivan fiddles with his watch as Lukas Kleckers makes a slow break

Sitting in your chair while your opponent is making breaks can be a lonely business. Players occupy time in different ways, and Ronnie O’Sullivan has been known for some out-of-the-box thinking. Ad/> He said he counted dimples on a teaspoon as Mark Selby made a break, while he once put a towel over his head when Mark King was at the table.

Welsh Open 2022 - Ronnie O’Sullivan works hard for win over Lukas Kleckers to set up Ding Junhui clash

Ronnie O’Sullivan married excellent break-building and hard snooker to see off Lukas Kleckers 4-2 and reach the last-32 of the Welsh Open. Kleckers caused the Rocket problems in Newport, as he held a lead at one stage and threatened to move within one frame of victory, but O’Sullivan took a chance that presented itself in the fifth and it set him on the way to victory and a meeting with Ding Junhui. Ad/> After taking a mere 43 minutes to dispose of James Cahill in the previous round, it was rather different against Kleckers.

Welsh Open 2022 snooker LIVE - Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby headline afternoon session

‘Look at the zip!’ – Trump's witchcraft shot amazes crowd and commentators Ad/> Judd Trump proved he can still dip into his box of tricks during a magical moment in his Welsh Open match with Craig Steadman on Tuesday. Welsh OpenTrump cruises past Steadman to reach third round of Welsh Open13 HOURS AGO The world No.

Ronnie O’Sullivan admits talking about his matches causes him 'trauma' after Welsh Open win over James Cahill

Ronnie O’Sullivan admits analysing his snooker matches causes him “trauma”, just a week after he opened up about his struggle with “snooker depression”. The Rocket bounced back from his shock defeat to Fan Zhengyi in the European Masters final with a 4-0 whitewash of old foe James Cahill at the Welsh Open on Tuesday. Ad/> However he was reluctant to talk about the encounter in his post-match interview and instead shifted the spotlight onto his 26-year-old opponent, who staged one of the biggest upsets in snooker history when beating O’Sullivan at the 2019 World Championship.

Welsh Open snooker 2022: Latest results, scores, schedule – Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump shoot for title

After the drama at the European Masters, attention turns to the Welsh Open as the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and Mark Selby battle it out for the title. There will be no sequel to last year's fairytale after defending champion Jordan Brown fell at the first hurdle, with a host of big names fixing their sights on the trophy and a £80,000 first prize.

Mark Selby: I've been suffering for years and bottling it up but speaking out has helped depression battle

Mark Selby has revealed that he has been “suffering for a few years” with depression and “bottling everything up” – but feels “half the battle is won” after speaking out. World No 1 Selby admitted he was struggling with depression after his 6-1 defeat to Barry Hawkins in the Masters quarter-finals last month. Ad/> He made the decision to speak out after consulting his wife Vicky about the best way to move forward.

Champion Jordan Brown out at Welsh Open as Mark Allen beats Ken Doherty

Jordan Brown's defence of his Welsh Open crown was ended at the first hurdle after he went down to a 4-3 defeat to Mitchell Mann at Celtic Manor.

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Welsh Open 2022 snooker - Mark Selby crashes out after losing final-frame decider with Liam Highfield

'Maybe he’s trying to fast-forward time' - Ronnie O'Sullivan fiddles with his watch as Lukas Kleckers makes a slow break

Welsh Open 2022 - Ronnie O’Sullivan works hard for win over Lukas Kleckers to set up Ding Junhui clash

Welsh Open 2022 snooker LIVE - Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby headline afternoon session

Ronnie O’Sullivan admits talking about his matches causes him 'trauma' after Welsh Open win over James Cahill

Welsh Open snooker 2022: Latest results, scores, schedule – Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump shoot for title

Mark Selby: I've been suffering for years and bottling it up but speaking out has helped depression battle

Champion Jordan Brown out at Welsh Open as Mark Allen beats Ken Doherty