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World Mixed Doubles snooker: Dates, schedule, format, how to watch, teams, Ronnie O’Sullivan teams up with Reanne Evans

The World Mixed Doubles will see the top four players in the men’s and women’s rankings team up and face off against each other over the weekend of September 24 and 25. Ronnie O'Sullivan and Reanne Evans, Judd Trump and Ng On-yee, Mark Selby and Rebecca Kenna, and Neil Robertson and Nutcharut Wongharuthai will all be in action at the World Mixed Doubles at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. Ad The tournament will follow a round-robin format with the top two then contesting a final.

What can we expect as World Mixed Doubles returns to snooker calendar? Ronnie O'Sullivan emulates Steve Davis era

The World Doubles Championship used to be a regular part of the snooker circuit during the sport's halcyon days of the 1980s when broadcast coverage of the sport reached saturation point on terrestrial television in the UK. The event ran for six years between 1982 and 1987 with celebrated English duo Steve Davis – the six-time world champion – and his friend Tony Meo winning the title four times in 1982, 1983, 1985 and 1986.

Rebecca Kenna hails 'in-form' partner Mark Selby ahead of inaugural World Mixed Doubles snooker in Milton Keynes

Rebecca Kenna has lauded her partner Mark Selby saying he is in «cracking form» as the duo prepare to team up for the inaugural World Mixed Doubles event this month. This is the first event of its kind and takes place at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on 24-25 September.

Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Ng On Yee in opening match at 2022 Hong Kong Masters snooker, full draw and schedule

Ronnie O'Sullivan will face local icon and three-time women's world champion Ng On Yee in his opening match at the invitational Hong Kong Masters at 7pm (12pm BST) on Friday 7 October. The winner of that quarter-final at the Hong Kong Coliseum will meet Masters holder Neil Robertson or UK champion Zhao Xintong in the last four on Saturday 8 October at 7pm local time. Ad Four-time world champion Mark Selby meets former Scottish Open winner Marco Fu in the tournament opener on Thursday 6 October at 1.30pm (6.30am BST).

'If I win that’s the energy bills paid' – Neil Robertson on what £20,000 cash boost means to struggling snooker players

Neil Robertson admits snooker players earning a guaranteed £20,000 during the UK cost-of-living crisis is vital to keep the sport afloat this season. With China's continued absence from the sport in hosting several events due to the pandemic – including the Shanghai Masters, China Championship, China Open, World Open and International Open – snooker has been deprived of millions in annual prize money. Ad World Snooker and the WPBSA [World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association] announced on Wednesday they will trial the roll-out of their own bailout strategy that will guarantee all 130 players on the professional circuit a guaranteed minimum of £20,000 in earnings.

'A huge inspiration' – Neil Robertson on how 'fantastic' Tyson Fury helped wife Mille win mental health battle

Neil Robertson has praised Tyson Fury for speaking honestly about his battle with depression, citing the heavyweight boxer as a key inspiration to wife Mille's success in coping with anxiety and a dependency on alcohol to overcome mental health illness. The Masters champion admits Mille suffered similar challenges to Fury, whose weight infamously ballooned as he became addicted to drugs and drink to help him cope in the aftermath of becoming world heavyweight boxing champion with victory over Ukraine icon Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015. Ad The undefeated Mancunian opened up about his ongoing issues with depression after returning to the ring in the 2020 documentary Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King as he successfully reclaimed the heavyweight belts after three epic fights with American great Deontay Wilder between 2018 and 2021.

Neil Robertson explains long snooker break and excitement for Mink Nutcharut pairing at World Mixed Doubles

Neil Robertson has enjoyed one of the longer breaks of his snooker career over the summer, but is excited to be back in action at the World Mixed Doubles alongside Mink Nutcharut.

Who has won the major ranking titles in snooker history? Can world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan be caught this season?

We take a look at the full list of snooker's ranking event winners since the world rankings were first introduced in 1976/77. There have been 72 winners in 46 years of the professional era with England the most prolific country in world snooker, claiming 199 titles between 36 players, Scotland winning 80 between seven players and Wales picking up 40 between eight players. Ad Australia occupies fourth spot in the overall list with Neil Robertson astonishingly winning all of his country's 23 ranking titles between 2006 and 2022.

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World Mixed Doubles snooker: Dates, schedule, format, how to watch, teams, Ronnie O’Sullivan teams up with Reanne Evans

What can we expect as World Mixed Doubles returns to snooker calendar? Ronnie O'Sullivan emulates Steve Davis era

Rebecca Kenna hails 'in-form' partner Mark Selby ahead of inaugural World Mixed Doubles snooker in Milton Keynes

Ronnie O'Sullivan to face Ng On Yee in opening match at 2022 Hong Kong Masters snooker, full draw and schedule

'If I win that’s the energy bills paid' – Neil Robertson on what £20,000 cash boost means to struggling snooker players

'A huge inspiration' – Neil Robertson on how 'fantastic' Tyson Fury helped wife Mille win mental health battle

Neil Robertson explains long snooker break and excitement for Mink Nutcharut pairing at World Mixed Doubles

Who has won the major ranking titles in snooker history? Can world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan be caught this season?