by SnookerFan » 20 Feb 2023 Read
D4P wrote:Will we finally get a Ronnie-Hendry final?
Don't be absurd.
No way does Ronnie reach the final.
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by D4P » 20 Feb 2023 Read
SnookerFan wrote:D4P wrote:Will we finally get a Ronnie-Hendry final?
Don't be absurd.
No way does Ronnie reach the final.
Good point. Much more likely that we'll get a rematch of the 1990/92/93/94 Finals...
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by mack501 » 20 Feb 2023 Read
Yan and Zhao return and both reach the final.
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by SnookerFan » 20 Feb 2023 Read
mack501 wrote:Yan and Zhao return and both reach the final.
They win every match with a session to spare.
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by Alex0paul » 21 Feb 2023 Read
Then the final finishes 18-0?
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by gninnur karona » 21 Feb 2023 Read
I find it a bit sad that as a consequence of the expected absence of Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao it appears probable that Luca Brecel will be the sole top 16 representative of the under-30s. It would be great if one of Hossein Vafaei, Zhou Yuelong or Joe O'Connor could win one of the three remaining ranking events pre the Worlds and force their way in.
I am also keeping an eye out for Ding Junhui. Within striking distance of a top 16 place, favourably placed to qualify for the Tour Championship, plenty of incentive to do well over the coming weeks.
Having said that no doubt that Robert Milkins, Allister Carter and the more youthful 37-year-old Gary Wilson have fully earned their current provisional seeding positions. If they're still there after the Tour Championship they will have fully deserved to be seeded through to the Crucible.
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by SnookerEd25 » 21 Feb 2023 Read
It’s an old man’s sport, these days
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by SnookerFan » 21 Feb 2023 Read
Ali Carter, for the win.
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by SnookerEd25 » 21 Feb 2023 Read
SnookerFan wrote:Ali Carter, for the win.
I would so love to see a first time winner; just not that one
#fussyrunt
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by D4P » 22 Feb 2023 Read
It's becoming increasingly likely that the 15-Red World Championship will be the first and only ranking title of the year for Ronnie, Judd, Robertson, Williams, or Higgins...
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by The_Abbott » 22 Feb 2023 Read
SnookerEd25 wrote:It’s an old man’s sport, these days
has to be a sport left for us fogies.
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by SnookerFan » 22 Feb 2023 Read
D4P wrote:It's becoming increasingly likely that the 15-Red World Championship will be the first and only ranking title of the year for Ronnie, Judd, Robertson, Williams, or Higgins...
It's ranking?
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by D4P » 22 Feb 2023 Read
SnookerFan wrote:D4P wrote:It's becoming increasingly likely that the 15-Red World Championship will be the first and only ranking title of the year for Ronnie, Judd, Robertson, Williams, or Higgins...
It's ranking?
Should it be?
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by SnookerFan » 22 Feb 2023 Read
D4P wrote:SnookerFan wrote:D4P wrote:It's becoming increasingly likely that the 15-Red World Championship will be the first and only ranking title of the year for Ronnie, Judd, Robertson, Williams, or Higgins...
It's ranking?
Should it be?
Is it really ranking?
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by Alex0paul » 22 Feb 2023 Read
SnookerFan wrote:D4P wrote:SnookerFan wrote:D4P wrote:It's becoming increasingly likely that the 15-Red World Championship will be the first and only ranking title of the year for Ronnie, Judd, Robertson, Williams, or Higgins...
It's ranking?
Should it be?
Is it really ranking?
Yea it’s been a ranking event every year since 1977
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by SnookerEd25 » 22 Feb 2023 Read
It was the first - AND REMAINS THE BEST - Ranking Event.
Surprised you’d never noticed, SF
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by HappyCamper » 22 Feb 2023 Read
it's no shoot out.
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by SnookerFan » 22 Feb 2023 Read
Alex0paul wrote:SnookerFan wrote:D4P wrote:SnookerFan wrote:D4P wrote:It's becoming increasingly likely that the 15-Red World Championship will be the first and only ranking title of the year for Ronnie, Judd, Robertson, Williams, or Higgins...
It's ranking?
Should it be?
Is it really ranking?
Yea it’s been a ranking event every year since 1977
Oh, I am so bucking thick.
I read it as the 6-reds.
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by gninnur karona » 23 Feb 2023 Read
Here's a form guide of recent eventual winners.
2018-19 Judd Trump. Ranking events won: Northern Ireland Open and World Grand Prix. Invitation event won: Masters. Tour Championship: SF.
2019-20 Ronnie O'Sullivan. Invitation event won: Shanghai Masters. Tour Championship: did not qualify.
2020-21 Mark Selby. Ranking events won: European Masters and Scottish Open. Tour Championship: SF.
2021-22 Ronnie O'Sullivan. Ranking event won: World Grand Prix. Tour Championship: SF.
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by Prop » 11 Mar 2023 Read
5 weeks to go!
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by SnookerFan » 11 Mar 2023 Read
Prop wrote:5 weeks to go!
Nice.
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by lhpirnie » 11 Mar 2023 Read
Prop wrote:5 weeks to go!
Actually, just over 3 weeks to go. The World Championship starts on 3rd April. I will probably be there, although tickets haven't been put on sale yet for Sheffield Institute of Sport.
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by KrazeeEyezKilla » 11 Mar 2023 Read
They should rename this the 15 Reds World Championship.
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by SnookerFan » 11 Mar 2023 Read
KrazeeEyezKilla wrote:They should rename this the 15 Reds World Championship.
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by SnookerFan » 14 Mar 2023 Read
lhpirnie wrote:Prop wrote:5 weeks to go!
Actually, just over 3 weeks to go. The World Championship starts on 3rd April. I will probably be there, although tickets haven't been put on sale yet for Sheffield Institute of Sport.
I e-mailed the WST about this.
They e-mailed back saying that tickets for the Qualifiers would go on sale "in due course".
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by lhpirnie » 14 Mar 2023 Read
SnookerFan wrote:lhpirnie wrote:Prop wrote:5 weeks to go!
Actually, just over 3 weeks to go. The World Championship starts on 3rd April. I will probably be there, although tickets haven't been put on sale yet for Sheffield Institute of Sport.
I e-mailed the WST about this.
They e-mailed back saying that tickets for the Qualifiers would go on sale "in due course".
With the same draw structure as last year, but back to best-of-19's, they will need 8 tables (at least). It's possible to do it in 10 days, but each of the first 3 rounds will last 8 sessions, so will overlap a day.
I like so see all the players, so I'll probably travel up on the 3rd, and return home to watch the final round online.
But yes, it's appalling to leave it so late to issue tickets. My hotel charges £60 for a cancellation fee. I considered going to the WST Classic, but ultimately they only allowed spectators in for the final day.
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by SnookerFan » 14 Mar 2023 Read
lhpirnie wrote:SnookerFan wrote:lhpirnie wrote:Prop wrote:5 weeks to go!
Actually, just over 3 weeks to go. The World Championship starts on 3rd April. I will probably be there, although tickets haven't been put on sale yet for Sheffield Institute of Sport.
I e-mailed the WST about this.
They e-mailed back saying that tickets for the Qualifiers would go on sale "in due course".
With the same draw structure as last year, but back to best-of-19's, they will need 8 tables (at least). It's possible to do it in 10 days, but each of the first 3 rounds will last 8 sessions, so will overlap a day.
I like so see all the players, so I'll probably travel up on the 3rd, and return home to watch the final round online.
But yes, it's appalling to leave it so late to issue tickets. My hotel charges £60 for a cancellation fee. I considered going to the WST Classic, but ultimately they only allowed spectators in for the final day.
Maybe that's what it is.
The change in format is making it difficult to plan.
WST were never very good at these things.
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by gninnur karona » 14 Mar 2023 Read
lhpirnie wrote:With the same draw structure as last year, but back to best-of-19's, they will need 8 tables (at least). It's possible to do it in 10 days, but each of the first 3 rounds will last 8 sessions, so will overlap a day.
Although using just 8 tables would result in overlap, it would have the benefit of enabling all players to be given at least one clear day between matches throughout the qualifiers - which was not the case under the old 11 table format.
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by lhpirnie » 14 Mar 2023 Read
gninnur karona wrote:lhpirnie wrote:With the same draw structure as last year, but back to best-of-19's, they will need 8 tables (at least). It's possible to do it in 10 days, but each of the first 3 rounds will last 8 sessions, so will overlap a day.
Although using just 8 tables would result in overlap, it would have the benefit of enabling all players to be given at least one clear day between matches throughout the qualifiers - which was not the case under the old 11 table format.
Yes, except of course those who played their round 3 match on the 10th April. They will have to return for the Judgement Days on 11th & 12th. There will be 8 players who have to play 4 sessions in 3 days.
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by gninnur karona » 14 Mar 2023 Read
lhpirnie wrote:gninnur karona wrote:lhpirnie wrote:With the same draw structure as last year, but back to best-of-19's, they will need 8 tables (at least). It's possible to do it in 10 days, but each of the first 3 rounds will last 8 sessions, so will overlap a day.
Although using just 8 tables would result in overlap, it would have the benefit of enabling all players to be given at least one clear day between matches throughout the qualifiers - which was not the case under the old 11 table format.
Yes, except of course those who played their round 3 match on the 10th April. They will have to return for the Judgement Days on 11th & 12th. There will be 8 players who have to play 4 sessions in 3 days.
I was assuming that they would play top half to a conclusion on Judgement Day 1 and bottom half on Judgement Day 2.
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