James Cahill loses to Lukas Kleckers at snooker Q School as Liu Hongyu continues heavy-scoring streak

James Cahill joined Michael Holt and Kurt Maflin on the Q School casualty list after losing 4-1 to Germany's Lukas Kleckers in round three of event one on Thursday in Sheffield. Cahill – a figure who famously defeated seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-8 in the 2019 Crucible first round as an amateur – restored parity with a 53 after his opponent compiled an opening 75. Ad/> But Kleckers claimed the next three frames, finishing with a composed 61, to advance to round four at Ponds Forge as he chases three more wins to secure a fresh two-year tour card.

SnookerJamie O'Neill suspended after playing drunk, making inappropriate comments3 HOURS AGO 'The Ruhr-Potter' will next face the heavy-scoring Chinese potting prodigy Liu Hongyu, who continued his impressive progress with a 4-1 dismissal of Alfie Lee. 18-year-old Liu lost the first frame, but contributed 100 and 71 to finalise his meeting with Kleckers. Liu enjoyed a 134 against Andy Milliard in the first round before running in the highest break of the event so far with a 137 against Ben Mertens in a 4-3 win in the second round.

12 tour cards are available in Sheffield. Three events are staged at Ponds Forge between 16th May until 2nd June with four semi-finalists from each tournament earning a tour card. Holt will need to find his form at event two of snooker Q School after suffering a shock 4-3 defeat in the second round of event one to Thailand's Nattanapong Chaikul, who suffered a 4-2 loss to Brandon Sargeant in round three.