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Grand Prix 2009: Qualifying Reflections

September 27, 2009January 26, 2014 matt2745 1 Comment

Following the conclusion of the Grand Prix qualifiers last week and the subsequent draw, here are my thoughts on those matches and how certain players will do in the last 32…

Rankings Watch 2009/10: Shanghai Masters Edition

September 15, 2009January 26, 2014 matt2745 2 Comments

One down, five to go and with the increased ranking points on offer for the two events over in China this season, those who managed to get their seasons off to a strong start have been well rewarded…

Shanghai Masters: Shotgun mauled by Murphy, while Doherty marches on

September 10, 2009January 26, 2014 matt2745 Leave a comment

As the last 16 got underway in Shanghai this afternoon, world number 3 Shaun Murphy sent out a real statement of intent to the rest of the field with a 5-0 whitewash of Jamie Cope as he moved into the quarter-finals in style. Elsewhere, there were also one-sided wins for home favourite Ding Junhui and reigning world champion John Higgins, while Ken Doherty’s resurgence continued as he edged out Barry Hawkins in a decider.

Agony for Maguire as shoulder injury forces him out of Shanghai

September 9, 2009November 17, 2012 matt2745 1 Comment

While there may not have been any real surprises on the table so far today, the Shanghai Masters has been shocked by the withdrawal of world number 2 Stephen Maguire due to injury.

Shanghai Masters: Crafty Ken KO’s Robbo

September 8, 2009January 26, 2014 matt2745 4 Comments

Former World Champion Ken Doherty continued his good form with a massive 5-4 victory over Australian Neil Robertson earlier. The Irishman will now go on to face either Barry Hawkins or Stephen Maguire in the Last 16. That wasn’t this afternoon’s only surprise result as Mark Selby crashed out to Stuart Bingham.