Day eight at the Crucible as we try to digest the events of last night as John Higgins crumbled against Stephen Hendry, leaving the defence of his world title all but over. Click below for the latest instalment of my Crucible Diary…
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Crucible Diary 2012: Day Seven
Day seven at the Crucible and there is only one story as Scottish legends John Higgins and Stephen Hendry collide for the first time in the World Championship…
Crucible Diary 2012: Day One
Well what about that for an opening day at the 2012 World Championship? John Higgins has survived a real scare from Chinese number two Liang Wenbo, but unquestionably the highlight had to be Stephen Hendry’s 11th career maximum break which came during his match against Stuart Bingham this afternoon. Click below to read the first instalment of my daily blog from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield…
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 Open 2012: Jin Shocks Ding To Move To Last 16
Following his victory against Sam Baird in yesterday’s wildcard round, China’s Jin Long caused a real shock today at the Haikou World Open by sending home favourite Ding Junhui crashing out of the tournament with a 5-1 win. Elsewhere, there were wins for 2011 world finalists John Higgins and Judd Trump, as well as Michael Holt who maintained his recent strong form…
Welsh Open 2012: Trump Through, Nugget Shines
Day one of this season’s Welsh Open and so far we have seen victories for the reigning world and UK champions, as well as an impressive success for the evergreen Steve Davis who extended Ali Carter’s miserable run with a deciding frame victory in Newport…
German Masters 2012: Day One Wrap
Day one in Germany and it has so far been a good one for the big names as defending champion Mark Williams was among those through to the last 16 stage today. Click below for a summary of today’s action…
Masters 2012: Robertson and Murphy Through To Final
For the second successive year heading into the second Sunday at the Masters, we are guaranteed a new name on the trophy as Neil Robertson and Shaun Murphy both made it through to the final for the very first time. In the case of Robertson however it was not without controversy…