DEFENDING world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan says he has learnt how to control the mental pressure associated with the Crucible as he bids to win his sixth World Championship title. O’Sullivan will begin his title defence on Saturday when he faces first round opponent Robin Hull in what will be like an FA Cup tie with…
CRUCIBLE debutant Kyren Wilson says he has been overwhelmed by the response he has received after securing qualification for the World Championship. The talented Kettering potter, 22, beat former world champion Graeme Dott 10-7 on Tuesday to seal his first ever appearance in snooker’s biggest event. Wilson, who is one of four players set to…
WORLD Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has revealed he is considering giving Steve Davis a special wildcard so he can remain on tour. Six-times world champion Davis was relegated from the main tour last week after losing to Craig Steadman in the World Championship Qualifiers – ending his 36-year run as a professional player. But that…
STEVE Davis says he has no plans to retire from the game just yet despite losing his place on the tour – but has opted not to enter this year’s Q School competition. The six-times world champion suffered relegation from the main tour following his second round World Championship Qualifying defeat to Craig Steadman –…
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