Dott and Ebdon set for late finish
Peter Ebdon and Graeme Dott took their gruelling Betfair World Championship first-round first-to-10 match into extra time today.
Peter Ebdon and Graeme Dott took their gruelling Betfair World Championship first-round first-to-10 match into extra time today.
Michael White caused the first major shock of the Betfair World Championship as the debutant from Neath knocked out Welsh compatriot Mark Williams to launch his Crucible career.
Ricky Walden claimed an overdue first victory at the Crucible as he polished off a 10-1 win over Michael Holt this morning.
Stiffer tests lie ahead but Ronnie O'Sullivan returned to snooker today with a victory and a performance that suggests he will take some stopping in the Betfair World Championship.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed the warmth of his relationship with artist Damien Hirst was a major factor behind his decision to return to snooker after almost a year out.
Shaun Murphy believes snooker has to take the rough with the smooth where Ronnie O'Sullivan is concerned.
Ronnie O'Sullivan will begin the defence of his World Championship title against Scotland's Marcus Campbell.
Ireland's former world champion Ken Doherty and six-time runner-up Jimmy White tonight suffered heartbreaking defeats in the final round of qualifying for the Betfair World Championship at the Crucible.
Ireland's Fergal O'Brien fell at the final hurdle in his bid to qualify for the Betfair World Championship tonight.
Neil Robertson took charge in the Bank of Beijing China Open final after opening up a 6-1 lead over Mark Selby in a drawn-out first session.