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Neil Robertson: 'You start thinking about runners-up speeches and how humble you're going to have to be after being 8-2 in front'

Roberston withstands fightback to end title drought

Neil Robertson held off a remarkable Wu Yize fightback to clinch his first ranking title in over two years with a 9-7 victory in the English Open final in Brentwood.

Snooker • 22 Sep 24

Wu Yize has reached a semi-final of a ranking event for the second time in his nascent career

Wu and Chadha pull of shocks at English Open

Judd Trump was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the English Open in Brentwood by young Chinese player Wu Yize.

Snooker • 21 Sep 24

Mark Allen held his nerve in the deciding frame

Allen battles past Higgins into English Open quarters

Mark Allen made sure that John Higgins celebrations were cut short this evening as the Antrim man booked his place in the quarter finals of the English Open.

Snooker • 19 Sep 24

Trump eases into last 16 at English Open

Defending champion Judd Trump moved through the gears as he reached the last 16 of the BetVictor English Open with a clinical win over Matthew Selt at Brentwood.

Snooker • 19 Sep 24

Ronnie O'Sullivan playing left-handed against He Guoqiang on Tuesday

'It's embarrassing' - O'Sullivan laments exit

Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that the countdown to his retirement from the game is getting closer following his early exit at the English Open.

Snooker • 18 Sep 24

Judd Trump had edged past John Higgins to reach the final

Trump avoids Zhang upset to win English Open final

Judd Trump won the final six frames to beat China's Zhang Anda 9-7 in the English Open final.

Snooker • 08 Oct 23

Trump and Higgins to meet in English Open semi-finals

Judd Trump will meet John Higgins in Saturday's English Open semi-final after defeating Matthew Selt 5-1 in Brentwood.

Snooker • 06 Oct 23

Ronnie O'Sullivan (47) and Mark Williams (48) are still contending for the top prizes in snooker

O'Sullivan seeking 'the Mark Williams secret'

Ronnie O'Sullivan was on his best behaviour after beating Jackson Page to advance to the third round of the English Open in Brentwood.

Snooker • 04 Oct 23

World number 104 O'Donnell upsets Selby at English Open

Defending champion Mark Selby was dumped out of the English Open by world number 104 Martin O'Donnell in Brentwood.

Snooker • 03 Oct 23

Victorious Selby hails 'biggest achievement'

An emotional Mark Selby won his first title in 20 months with victory over Luca Brecel at the English Open.

Snooker • 19 Dec 22

Mark Williams is a three-time world champion

Updated Williams oldest man to make 147 but exits English Open

Mark Williams has become the oldest player to make a competitive 147 break in his English Open quarter-final against Neil Robertson in Brentwood.

Snooker • 16 Dec 22

Allen and Trump into English quarters, O'Sullivan out

Mark Allen continued his superb end to 2022 as he eased into the quarter-finals of the English Open in Brentwood.

Snooker • 16 Dec 22

O'Sullivan chuckles his way past Poomjaeng in Brentwood

World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan compared charismatic opponent Dechawat Poomjaeng to Mr Bean after overturning a two-frame deficit to reach the last 32 of the English Open.

Snooker • 14 Dec 22

Neil Robertson is currently number three in the world rankings

Robertson and Allen advance at English Open

Defending champion Neil Robertson reached the last 32 of the English Open after beating Lei Peifan.

Snooker • 13 Dec 22

Ronnie O'Sullivan squeezed into the second round

Ronnie edges past Mertens at English Open, Doherty out

Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to the second round of the BetVictor English Open after seeing off 18-year-old Belgian Ben Mertens 4-3 in Brentwood.

Snooker • 12 Dec 22

Fergal O'Brien is yet to win a match this season after securing his tour card in Q School

O'Brien and Brown fail to qualify for English Open

Fergal O'Brien has failed in his attempt to qualify for the English Open after being outclassed in a 4-0 defeat to Chang Bingyu in Leicester.

Snooker • 26 Oct 22

Ken Doherty won his second match of the season today

Doherty finds form to book English Open spot

Ken Doherty secured a place at the English Open this afternoon with a 4-1 victory over Robbie Williams in Leicester.

Snooker • 26 Oct 22

Neil Robertson won his 21st career ranking title

Robertson rallies against Higgins to win English Open

Neil Robertson survived a nightmare start to the final session to hand John Higgins more final-frame agony and win the English Open title in Milton Keynes.

Snooker • 08 Nov 21

John Higgins beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final-frame decider

John Higgins sees off Ronnie O'Sullivan for final spot

John Higgins came from behind to dramatically beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in a final-frame decider and reach the final of the English Open in Milton Keynes against Neil Robertson.

Snooker • 06 Nov 21

Ronnie O'Sullivan hit three century breaks in his comeback win over Michael Georgiou

O'Sullivan overcomes awful start to ease past Georgiou

Ronnie O'Sullivan overcame an awful start to his match with Michael Georgiou as an unanswered blitz of 461 points saw him storm to a 4-1 win at the English Open.

Snooker • 03 Nov 21

Judd Trump will face Steven Hallworth in the next round

Trump bemoans lack of sharpness despite latest win

Defending champion Judd Trump bemoaned his lack of sharpness after reaching the third round of the English Open with a 4-2 win over Jimmy Robertson.

Snooker • 02 Nov 21

Judd Trump says the return of crowds have provided him with a much-needed boost

Trump begins English Open defence with win over Selt

Defending champion Judd Trump got his English Open campaign under way with a 4-1 win over Matthew Selt in Milton Keynes.

Snooker • 01 Nov 21

World Snooker postpones inaugural Turkish Masters

The inaugural edition of the Turkish Masters has been postponed until March next year.

Snooker • 11 Aug 21

It's now a tenth consecutive win for Trump in a ranking final

Trump edges out Robertson to claim English Open title

Judd Trump beat Neil Robertson in a final frame decider to win his 18th career ranking title at the English Open in Milton Keynes.

Snooker • 18 Oct 20

Judd Trump took advantage of John Higgins' errors

English Open set for Trump-Robertson finale

Judd Trump will play Neil Robertson in Sunday's English Open final after beating John Higgins 6-4 in Milton Keynes.

Snooker • 17 Oct 20