Stephen Maguire books World Championship quarter-final spot after holding off Zhao Xintong comeback
Maguire started brightly in Sheffield and boasted a 11-5 lead heading into the final session of the match.
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Stephen Maguire completes victory over Zhao Xintong with new cue
Stephen Maguire booked his place in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship with a borrowed cue after withstanding a fightback from Zhao Xintong in Sheffield.
Mark Selby shakes off slow start to World Snooker Champs title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones
Mark Selby shrugged off a sluggish start to establish a 6-3 lead over qualifier Jamie Jones in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Mark Selby shakes off slow start to title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones
Mark Selby shrugged off a sluggish start to establish a 6-3 lead over qualifier Jamie Jones in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
World Snooker Championship draw: Ronnie O’Sullivan v Dave Gilbert a highlight of round one
The 2022 World Snooker Championship draw has been made and the top 16 players on the planet know which qualifiers they will take on at the Crucible.
World Championship 2022 snooker: When does Ronnie O'Sullivan begin bid for seventh title? Rocket's schedule, latest odds
Ronnie O'Sullivan will begin his latest bid for a seventh world title on the opening day of the 46th World Championship on Saturday 16 April at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. O'Sullivan, defending champion Mark Selby, tournament favourite Neil Robertson and 2019 winner Judd Trump will discover who their early obstacles will be when the draw is made at 11am (BST) on Thursday 14th April, two days before the sport's biggest event breaks off before concluding on Monday 2 May.
'He's a better player than me' - Ronnie O'Sullivan hails 'unbelievable talent' in snooker who is 'amazing'
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has lauded the «unbelievable talent» of rising star Zhao Xintong, who he says «is amazing to watch». The Rocket has been practising with the 25-year-old, although he has been clear to state that «I can't coach him». Perhaps surprisingly, he declared that «he is a better player than me; he is a better potter than me».
'Far bigger than the UK' – John Higgins opens up major debate on snooker's self-styled 'Triple Crown' series
John Higgins is adamant the elite eight-man £380,000 Tour Championship is the third biggest tournament in snooker behind the World Championship and Masters. Speaking after his epic 10-9 quarter-final win over young UK champion Zhao Xintong on Monday evening from 8-4 behind, Higgins warmed to the theme of what constitutes a genuine snooker major.