Trump’s World Open title defence ended by O’Connor
Defending champion Judd Trump is out of the World Open after being stunned 5-2 by Joe O’Connor in Yushan, China.
Author: Peter Tesh
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How the last 16 looks in the 2025 World Open draw
Shaun Murphy and Ding Junhui are the highest seeds left in the 2025 World Open draw with the field down to its last 16 in Yushan. The respective eighth and ninth seeds of the competition will go head-to-head on Wednesday for a berth in the quarter-finals. Murphy, who compiled a[Read More…] The post How the […]
O’Connor nails ‘fantastic’ double in closing century to end Trump’s World Open reign
“Watch as Joe Ou0027Connor completes a stunning 5-2 victory to beat defending World Open champion Judd Trump and end his 16-match winning streak at the event.”
‘Goodness!’ – O’Connor lands outrageous fluke double against Trump
“Watch Joe Ou0027Connor land an outrageous fluke double in his match against Judd Trump at the 2025 World Open. Watch snooker live on Eurosport and discovery+.”
‘It’ll be nice to ruin the Christmas party’ – Judd Trump
Judd Trump is nearing his target of eclipsing 100 century breaks this season and pocketing a tidy bonus from it as a result. The world number one has already contributed five tons in his two victories so far at this week’s World Open, taking his tally during the campaign to[Read More…] The post ‘It’ll be […]
Murphy hits ‘most underwhelming 147 of all time’
Shaun Murphy is “blown away” after claiming a 147 maximum break in the World Open on Monday, but jokes it is “the most underwhelming 147 of all time”.
Watch thrilling moment Murphy seals 147 to win match at World Open
“Check out the thrilling moment Shaun Murphy seals a 147 to win his match against Jinhao Zhou at the World Open. Stream top snooker action live and on-demand on discovery+”
Shaun Murphy makes 10th maximum 147 break
Shaun Murphy added to his 147 break haul by compiling the tenth maximum of his career at the World Open in Yushan on Monday. The Masters champion compiled a hat-trick of century breaks during a routine 5-0 drubbing of Zhou Jinhao in the last 64. The last of those tons[Read More…] The post Shaun Murphy […]
Selt handed suspended ban for ‘rude and aggressive’ behaviour
Matthew Selt is given a three-month suspended ban and fined £10,000 for “rude and aggressive” behaviour at the 2024 Saudi Arabia Masters.
‘He was aggressive in his behaviour’ – WPBSA releases statement
Matthew Selt has been given a suspended ban and ordered to pay £21,000 in fines and legal costs, it was announced by the WPBSA on Sunday. The Englishman was found to be in breach of the WPBSA Conduct Regulations in addition to his contract with the World Snooker Tour. The[Read More…] The post ‘He was […]