One match away from the conclusion of the last 32 stage at the Crucible, click below for an update as to the various ranking changes since the start of the week and clarification as to watch is still to play for with 11 days to go in Sheffield…
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World Championship 2012: Tournament Preview – Part One
So then, a little late to the party but for the fourth successive year I bring you the first part of my preview articles for the 2012 World Championship as I cast my eye over a somewhat Scottish top quarter, as well as the hopes of 2011 finalist Judd Trump…
World Championship Qualifiers 2012: Brilliant Brecel Creates History
Belgian youngster Luca Brecel today created history by defeating Mark King 10-8 and in the process ensuring that he will soon become the youngest ever player to play at the Crucible Theatre in a World Championship match. Though he has taken that record from Stephen Hendry, it has not been all bad for the Scot today as he too secured his place at the venue for a 27th successive season…
Rankings Watch 2011/12: World Championship Preview
Following Peter Ebdon’s victory at the 2012 China Open, there is just one tournament remaining of the 2011/12 season – the World Championship. While all eyes will be on the Crucible Theatre as the sport’s latest world champion is crowned, there are also a number of important ranking issues to be decided, particularly at the qualifiers as we will learn who will remain on tour next season…
Lee Storms To Galway Glory
Congratulations to Stephen Lee who has tonight defeated Neil Robertson 4-0 in this evening’s final to become the 2012 PTC Grand Finals champion. In doing so, Stephen secures not only the top prize of £70,000, but also a place in next season’s Premier League. Neil meanwhile sees his run of victories in televised finals come to an end, though will nevertheless be quietly confident as the World Championship looms large…
PTC Finals 2012: Stage Set For Semi-Finals
Saturday was quarter-finals day in Galway as the line-up for the last four was decided. Click below for my take on the day’s action and the usual links…
PTC Finals 2012: Xiao Shocks Trump, O’Sullivan Withdraws
Today proved to be a dramatic day at the 2012 PTC Grand Finals, both on and off the table as Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan exited the tournament, the latter without even making it to the venue. Click below for a few thoughts as we enter the weekend and the usual links…
Selby Takes HK Spring Trophy
Somewhat under the radar, world number one Mark Selby this week added the 2012 HK General Spring Trophy to his CV with a 6-1 final victory against Andrew Higginson…