Results for: World Snooker Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan, the 48-year-old snooker legend, has credited intermittent fasting for enhancing his energy levels during this year’s World Snooker Championship. The technique involves abstaining from food for extended periods, typically around 16 hours, before breaking the fast. O’Sullivan believes this practice has provided him with an edge in the endurance-testing tournament, which spans 17 days. He emphasizes that everyone’s dietary needs vary, and what works for him may not be suitable for others. However, he has found that intermittent fasting aligns well with his body’s natural rhythms, allowing him to maintain a high level of focus and energy throughout the championship.

Ronnie O’Sullivan continued his pursuit of a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a decisive 13-7 victory over Ryan Day at The Crucible. The seven-time world champion maintained control throughout the match, building on a 5-3 first-session lead and capitalizing on Day’s missed chances. O’Sullivan’s dominance was evident in his impressive frame-winning breaks, including an 82 clearance and an 89 break. Day responded with valiant efforts of 77 and 75, but O’Sullivan’s ruthlessness ultimately prevailed. The 48-year-old will now face the winner of the match between Jack Lisowski and Stuart Bingham in the last eight as he aims to become the fourth player to achieve the historic treble of The Masters, UK Championship, and World Championship in the same season.

Ding Junhui, a prominent figure in the world of snooker, has voiced his support for a global tour of the World Snooker Championship. The tournament, currently held annually at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, is set to relocate after its contract expires in 2027. Matchroom Sport chairman Barry Hearn has indicated interest in a global tour, with potential destinations including Saudi Arabia, Beijing, and Las Vegas. Ding believes that the World Championship, as its name suggests, should encompass a global audience and create new markets for the sport.

Six-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan raced into an 8-1 lead over Jackson Page at the World Snooker Championship on Wednesday, but was accused of not being at his best by former world champion Ken Doherty. “I wouldn’t say it was his best performance but he did what he had to do, accelerated through the gears when he had to,” said Doherty. “It wasn’t his fluent best because we’re used to seeing exceptional performances. But what he did do was, any time he had the chance, he put his opponent under pressure and didn’t give him a sniff.”

Just one year after contemplating retirement, David Gilbert has pulled off a stunning first-round victory over reigning World Snooker Champion Luca Brecel. Despite a disappointing exit last season, Gilbert’s determination has fueled his resurgence, leading to a thrilling 10-9 win at the Crucible. With a past semi-final appearance and a newfound confidence, Gilbert is determined to make a deep run in this year’s tournament.

Barry Hearn, the former World Snooker chairman and president of Matchroom, has warned Sheffield City Council that the city’s days of hosting the World Snooker Championship are numbered unless the Crucible is replaced with a larger venue. Hearn says there is no room for sentiment when the venue’s current deal expires in 2027, adding, “It’s all about the money.”

Ronnie O’Sullivan established a commanding 8-1 advantage over Jackson Page in the opening round of the World Snooker Championship, but former champion Ken Doherty expressed reservations about O’Sullivan’s performance, stating that he fell short of his top form. O’Sullivan showcased his exceptional break-building skills, amassing impressive breaks of 54, 56, 81, 122, 66, and 53. Despite his early dominance, Doherty observed that O’Sullivan did not exhibit the same level of fluency and precision that had characterized his previous performances.

Barry Hearn, former World Snooker chairman and president of Matchroom, has issued an ultimatum to Sheffield City Council: either replace the Crucible with a larger venue or risk losing the World Snooker Championship after its current deal expires in 2027. Hearn emphasizes the financial imperative of maximizing revenue and suggests that other locations, such as Saudi Arabia or China, may be more lucrative. Despite criticism of the Crucible’s conditions from Hossein Vafaei, leading players like Shaun Murphy and Jimmy White remain supportive of its historic significance. Sheffield City Council maintains its commitment to the tournament and is reportedly in regular discussions with World Snooker Tour to secure its future.

Ronnie O’Sullivan dominated the first session of his first round match at the Crucible, building an 8-1 lead over Jackson Page. O’Sullivan fired four half-centuries and a break of 122, leaving Page with little chance of rescuing the situation when they resume on Thursday. Kyren Wilson also had a strong start to his match, completing a comprehensive 10-1 win over Dominic Dale. Mark Allen made hard work of grinding out a 10-6 win over Robbie Williams, while Jack Lisowski held his nerve to sink Ding Junhui in a deciding frame.

The future of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield is hanging in the balance, with Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn warning that the event could leave the Crucible Theatre in 2027 if the city council does not agree to build a larger venue. Hearn has made it clear that he wants the championship to remain in Sheffield, but only if the council commits to a new arena with a capacity of 2,500-3,000 people. The council has yet to indicate whether it will support Hearn’s proposal, leaving open the possibility that the tournament could move to a different location, either in the UK or abroad.