Ditton's Barry Hawkins becomes first seed to crash out of World Snooker Championship after 10-7 defeat to Jackson Page
Ditton's Barry Hawkins suffered a surprise first-round exit at the World Snooker Championship.
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World Snooker Championship 2022 LIVE: Mark Allen up first, with Mark Williams and Neil Robertson to come
Maguire holds off Murphy fightback to secure place in round two Ad/> Stephen Maguire sparked into life at the ideal time to beat Shaun Murphy 10-8 and book his place in the second round of the World Championship. World ChampionshipMaguire holds off Murphy fightback to secure place in second round10 HOURS AGO Maguire held a 6-3 lead overnight despite not playing brilliantly on Saturday, and found himself on the back foot as Murphy roared back.
Page equals Crucible record and Maguire edges Murphy on epic World Championship night
Jackson Page became just the second Crucible debutant in history to make three centuries in his first ever match at the arena as he stunned Barry Hawkins in a 10-7 victory.
'So dangerous' - Jimmy White and Allan McManus impressed by Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams
Zhao Xintong and Mark Williams produced statement performances this weekend, and Jimmy White and Allan McManus feel they could have a major say at the World Championship. Uk Championship winner Zhao eased to a 10-2 win over Jamie Clarke, while Williams won seven of the nine frames played to lead Michael White after the opening session. Ad/> Eurosport pundit White was deeply impressed with Zhao and said the rest of the draw fears the 25-year-old.
Mark Williams talks World Snooker Championship contenders and getting ‘cheesed off’ by Ronnie O’Sullivan loss
Mark Williams does not go along with the narrative that this year’s World Snooker Championship is the most open ever, believing it will be one of the usual suspects who lifts the title at the Crucible.
World Snooker Championship 2022 LIVE: Zhao Xintong up first, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams to come
Zhao 8-2 Clarke (52-0) Ad/> Zhao runs out of position slightly on the black, but cuts it back into the bottom right to hold for his next red and bring up his half-century. He's such a joy to watch, and he might still catch the breakfast bar back at his hotel today if he keeps playing like this. World ChampionshipSelby makes 100th World Championship century in securing victory over Jones12 HOURS AGO Zhao 8-2 Clarke (30-0) Jamie's in bother again in frame 11, missing a long red to the bottom right and leaving an easy starter to the bottom left for Zhao.
World Snooker Championship: Draw in full and ticket info as Ronnie O'Sullivan learns fate
Ronnie O'Sullivan's bid for a record-equalling seventh World Championship will start with a first round clash against David Gilbert.
Mark Selby to face Jamie Jones in first round of World Snooker Championship
Defending champion Mark Selby will take on Jamie Jones in the first round of the World Championship while Ronnie O’Sullivan faces a tricky opener against David Gilbert.