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A mouthwatering UK decider is in prospect

Selby and O'Sullivan through to UK final

Mark Selby outwitted Shaun Murphy 6-2 in York to reach his third Betway UK Championship final and will meet five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan, who edged out Marco Fu in a terrific semi-final clash on Saturday evening.

Snooker • 03 Dec 16

Ronnie O'Sullivan during his match with Mark Williams

O'Sullivan and Selby through to UK semi-finals

Mark Selby won a brutal baize battle against John Higgins on a 6-5 scoreline in York to reach the Betway UK Championship semi-finals, while Ronnie O'Sullivan saw off the challenge of Mark Williams.

Snooker • 03 Dec 16

Selby continues his good run against Ding Junhui

Selby thrashes Ding in Chinese decider

World number one Mark Selby cruised to victory in the International Championship in Daqing, thrashing home favourite Ding Junhui 10-1 in today's final.

Snooker • 30 Oct 16

Selby won the final six frames to dispatch Bingham

Selby sprints past Bingham to set up Ding decider

Mark Selby will take on home favourite Ding Junhui in the final of the International Championship after beating Stuart Bingham in their semi-final.

Snooker • 29 Oct 16

Ding Junhi has avenged his World Championship final defeat to Mark Selby

Ding sinks Selby to win Shanghai Masters

Home favourite Ding Junhui has defeated world champion Mark Selby 10-6 to win the Shanghai Masters for the second time.

Snooker • 25 Sep 16

Mark Selby defeated Stuart Bingham to make the final

Ding sets up Shanghai showdown with Selby

There will be a Shanghai showdown for the Masters title between this year's World Championship finalists Mark Selby and Ding Junhui.

Snooker • 24 Sep 16

World number one Mark Selby will meet number two Stuart Bingham

Selby sets up Shanghai showdown with Bingham

World number one Mark Selby beat Ryan Day 5-3 to set up a semi-final clash against Stuart Bingham in the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.

Snooker • 23 Sep 16

Mark Selby takes home the trophy for the second time

Mark Selby is the Crucible star performer again

Mark Selby is World Snooker Champion for the second time after an 18-14 win over Ding Junhui in tonight's final at the Crucible in Sheffield.

Snooker • 02 May 16

Selby in control against battling Ding

Mark Selby was pushing for the winning line in the Betfred World Championship final as Ding Junhui remained three frames off the pace.

Snooker • 02 May 16

Mark Selby is aiming to win a second title in three years

Selby holds his nerve to reach third world final

Mark Selby came through a 17-15 winner against Hong Kong's Marco Fu to set up a date with Ding Junhui in the Betfred World Snooker Championship final.

Snooker • 01 May 16

Selby battles through after Baird scare

World number one Mark Selby repelled the brave challenge of qualifier Sam Baird to book his place in the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield.

Snooker • 24 Apr 16

Mark Selby watches on as Anthony McGill builds another break

Selby tips McGill for World Championship

Mark Selby tipped his shock conqueror Anthony McGill to carry off the World Championship title after the Crucible curse struck yet again.

Snooker • 25 Apr 15

Mark Selby (r) suffered a shock 13-9 loss to Anthony McGill

Allen ahead at Crucible, McGill knocks out Selby

Champion Mark Selby is out of the World Championships after a 13-9 loss to Anthony McGill, while Mark Allen holds a 5-3 lead over Barry Hawkins in Sheffield.

Snooker • 25 Apr 15

Mark Selby celebrates his win in last year's final against Ronnie O'Sullivan

Selby conscious of 'Curse of the Crucible'

Mark Selby knows will have to conquer the 'Curse of the Crucible' if he is to claim a second consecutive World Snooker Championship.

Snooker • 17 Apr 15

Mark Selby won sixth ranking title of his career

Selby beats Wilson to China Open title

World number one Mark Selby has demolished Gary Wilson 10-2 in the final of the Baic Motor China Open in Beijing.

Snooker • 05 Apr 15

Gary Wilson shocked defending champion Ding Junhui

Wilson dethrones Ding to reach China Open final

Gary Wilson will face Mark Selby in his first appearance in a ranking final after he beat defending champion Ding Junhui in the China Open semi-finals on Saturday.

Snooker • 04 Apr 15

Mark Selby eased into the last 16 at the China Open

Big guns progress at the China Open

Mark Selby, John Higgins and Ding Junhui were among a number of players who moved effortlessly into the last 16 of the China Open on Wednesday.

Snooker • 01 Apr 15

Luca Brucel through to Welsh Open quarter-finals after beating Mark Selby

Belgian star Brecel beats world number one Selby

World number one Mark Selby has suffered a shock BetVictor Welsh Open defeat to rising 19-year-old Belgian star Luca Brecel.

Snooker • 30 Mar 15

Mark Selby (l): 'It's fantastic to get a win under my belt this season. It's nice to get one out of the way'

Mark Selby back on top after German Masters win

Mark Selby lifted his first major trophy since the World Championship in May as he beat Shaun Murphy in a gripping German Masters final.

Snooker • 09 Feb 15

World champion Mark Selby (left) has been put out of the Masters by Shaun Murphy (right)

Murphy holds off Selby fightback in the Masters

Shaun Murphy held his nerve in a gripping finish to knock world champion Mark Selby out of the Dafabet Masters.

Snooker • 11 Jan 15

David Morris at the table during his match against Mark Selby

Kilkenny’s Morris stuns Selby in UK Championship

Irishman David Morris has stunned world champion Mark Selby, beating him 6-4 in the second round of the Coral UK Championship in York.

Snooker • 30 Nov 14

Mark Selby celebrates victory with his wife Vikki

O'Sullivan backs Selby for 'many more' titles

Mark Selby has been backed to win multiple Crucible titles after stunning Ronnie O'Sullivan to land his maiden triumph at the Dafabet World Snooker Championship.

Snooker • 06 May 14

Ronnie O'Sullivan is looking for his sixth World Championship title

O'Sullivan holds three-frame lead

Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Mark Selby 10-7 ahead of today's final sessions in the World Snooker Championship final.

Snooker • 05 May 14

Mark Selby back in world championship final for first time since 2007

Selby edges into Crucible final against O'Sullivan

Mark Selby thrillingly ended his seven-year wait for a second crack at Crucible glory with a 17-15 win over Neil Roberston to set up a showdown with hot favourite Ronnie O'Sullivan in the Dafabet World Championship final.

Snooker • 03 May 14

Ronnie O'Sullivan now has this evening off

O'Sullivan and Selby into semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby breezed through to the semi-finals of the World Championship this morning.

Snooker • 30 Apr 14