Ding delights ‘legion of fans’ with opening win at World Open
“Ding Junhui thrilled his home supporters as he won his first-round match against Jiang Jun at the World Open in Yushan, China.”
Author: Peter Tesh
"Pete's more snooker than sane, potting balls like it's nobody's business. When he's not channeling his inner Ronnie O'Sullivan, you'll find him cheering for West Ham or getting lost in the ethereal beats of Boards Of Canada. Beware, challenging him to a snooker game might just be the biggest break of your life!"
‘Never seen anything like that’ – Higgins makes rare foul as he hits red with cue
“John Higgins was called for a foul shot at the World Open in his match against Mark Davis as he hit the red with his cue while attempting to pot the pink.”
World Open: 2025 draw, preview, prize money, how to watch
The 2025 World Open starts on Sunday in Yushan with the likes of defending champion Judd Trump and world champion Kyren Wilson in the draw. World number one Trump returns to action after skipping the recent Welsh Open in Llandudno, while Wilson will hope to add to his season-leading tally[Read More…] The post World Open: […]
Surprising names could miss out on World Snooker Championship seeding
There isn’t a lot of time left to secure automatic seeding for the 2025 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. A brief lull in the action this week gives a lot of the players time to assess what they need to do to make sure of their[Read More…] The post Surprising names […]
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Womens Snooker
The Evolution and Triumphs of Women’s Snooker by Peter Tesh • Senior Writer • The Snooker Site Introduction Snooker, a cue sport known for its strategic depth and precision, has long been a popular pastime and competitive sport. While the men’s game has traditionally received more attention, women’s snooker has a rich history and […]
Will we see Ronnie O’Sullivan play snooker again this season?
Ronnie O’Sullivan has added the World Open to his growing list of withdrawals, it was announced by the World Snooker Tour on Tuesday. Medical reasons were again cited as the cause behind the Rocket’s refusal to play in next week’s ranking event in Yushan. The world number four was due[Read More…] The post Will we […]
The State of Snooker in 2025: A Game at a Crossroads
As we redesign and update SnookerSite, we’ve taken a moment to step back and assess where the game itself stands. Snooker has long been a sport steeped in history, but in 2025, it feels like a game at a crossroads—balancing tradition with modernisation, and grappling with the pressing question of who will define its next […]
How the snooker draw for the 2025 World Grand Prix looks
Last week’s Welsh Open in Llandudno provided the final opportunity for players to secure a spot in the 2025 World Grand Prix snooker draw. Only the top 32 players on the one-year rankings list qualify for the lucrative ranking event, which will be moving to Hong Kong for the first[Read More…] The post How the […]
Snooker rankings: update after the 2025 Welsh Open
The latest snooker rankings update follows the conclusion of the 2025 Welsh Open, the season’s 13th ranking tournament. Mark Selby sealed a 24th career ranking success with a 9-6 defeat of Stephen Maguire at the Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Sunday. The Englishman was never behind in the contest, eventually[Read More…] The post Snooker rankings: […]