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British Open 2022: Mark Allen holds on to beat Mark Selby 5-3 in quarter-final thriller for place in semi-finals

Mark Allen held on to beat Mark Selby 5-3 in a marathon quarter-final match at the British Open. Four-time world champion Selby was the biggest name left in the draw after a series of high-profile exits; Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, John Higgins and Mark Williams were among those to bow out early. Ad But 2018 Masters champion Allen came into the last eight on the back of a tense 4-3 win over Trump and knowing that his head-to-head record with Selby was dead level at seven wins apiece.

'Some people never recover from this illness' – Ben Woollaston on debilitating health battle away from snooker table

Ben Woollaston has revealed he may not recover from the chronic fatigue syndrome that has blighted his snooker career. The world No. 43 reeled off four straight frames in a 4-1 victory over defending champion Mark Williams in the last 64 of the British Open on Tuesday evening before opening up on his bigger battle away from the green baize.

'You can't wing it' - Stephen Hendry unsurprised at Mark Williams' British Open exit after lack of practice

Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry had little sympathy for Mark Williams after the Welshman was unceremoniously knocked out of the British Open by world No. 44 Ben Woollaston. Williams lost 4-1 in a bitty encounter that saw Woollaston profit from his opponent's profligacy when at the table, with the three-time world champion simply unable to locate any potting consistency.

Barry Hawkins imperious in win over Kyren Wilson at British Open, plays Steven Hallworth or Hammad Miah next

Barry Hawkins cruised into the third round of the British Open with a comfortable win over Kyren Wilson. It was revenge for Hawkins after his heavy 9-3 loss to Wilson in the final of the 2022 European Masters in August, their last meeting on tour.

British Open 2022 snooker LIVE – John Higgins stunned by Yuan Sijun after red-hot Zhao Xintong hits three centuries

Thanks for joining us Ad We will be back at 6:45pm tonight with Barry Hawkins and Kyren Wilson colliding before defending champion Mark Williams meets Ben Woollaston. See you back here for more British Open drama. British Open'I was so upset I couldn’t eat anything' – O'Sullivan conqueror reveals sad reason for weight loss8 HOURS AGO Selby 4-1 Joyce Mark Selby contributed 110, 74, 55 and 54 to advance to the last 32.

Rocket slumps to shock first-round loss at British Open

Ronnie O'Sullivan crashed out at the first hurdle at the Cazoo British Open in Milton Keynes.

British Open 2022 snooker LIVE – Mark Williams, Mark Selby and Zhao Xintong enjoy winning start, Ronnie O'Sullivan later

Thanks for joining us Ad We will return at 6:45pm with world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in action against Alexander Ursenbacher. Judd Trump faces Si Jiahui on the main table after the Rocket launches. See you back here for more live updates from the season's third ranking event in Milton Keynes.

Mark Selby beats Ricky Walden at British Open, Mark Williams also through after win against Andres Petrov

Mark Selby beat Ricky Walden 4-1 in his opening match at the British Open at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. In a clash between two top 16 players, it was a cagey affair with neither player anywhere near their best.

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British Open 2022: Mark Allen holds on to beat Mark Selby 5-3 in quarter-final thriller for place in semi-finals

'Some people never recover from this illness' – Ben Woollaston on debilitating health battle away from snooker table

'You can't wing it' - Stephen Hendry unsurprised at Mark Williams' British Open exit after lack of practice

Barry Hawkins imperious in win over Kyren Wilson at British Open, plays Steven Hallworth or Hammad Miah next

British Open 2022 snooker LIVE – John Higgins stunned by Yuan Sijun after red-hot Zhao Xintong hits three centuries

Rocket slumps to shock first-round loss at British Open

British Open 2022 snooker LIVE – Mark Williams, Mark Selby and Zhao Xintong enjoy winning start, Ronnie O'Sullivan later

Mark Selby beats Ricky Walden at British Open, Mark Williams also through after win against Andres Petrov