Dominant Robertson closer to centuries landmark

NEIL Robertson increased his chances of becoming the first ever player to make 100 century breaks in a single season after dominating his opening session in this year’s World Championship. The world number one took a commanding 7-2 overnight lead against Robbie Williams and in the process fired in his 94th and 95th century breaks…

Davis and Hendry to be invited back on main tour

WORLD Snooker chairman Barry Hearn has revealed legends including Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry will be invited to play in major rankings events should places be available for them. Hearn announced on Wednesday the pair, as well as other legends of the game, will receive ‘World Snooker Invitations’ to play in events over the next…

Trump scrapes through against battling Ford

JUDD Trump secured his place in the second round of the World Championship but was forced to do it the hard way after an impressive fightback from Tom Ford. Trump, bidding to win his world title, looked in danger of a shock first round exit when Ford battled back from 6-2 down overnight to level…