The Ronnie O’Sullivan and ‘shoegate’ episode continues in China
The opening day of the International Championship saw some high quality action but the main talking point came from the man who didn’t even pick up a cue.
Robertson urges World Snooker to drop ticket prices for qualifiers
Neil Robertson was one of several top stars this week to secure his place in next month’s International Championship but despite victory he was far from happy.
Selby thrashes Ding to win International Championship
MARK SELBY showed the world why he is the best snooker player on the planet after he thrashed Ding Junhui 10-1 to win the International Championship.
O’Sullivan thwarts off Xiao persistence to secure first round win
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN booked his place in the second round of the International Championship after beating Xiao Guodong 6-4.
Ding makes dramatic comeback to avoid shock defeat in International Championship
THE INTERNATIONAL Championship began in dramatic style as home favourite Ding Junhui produced a stunning fightback display to avoid a major shock.
International Championship first round draw
REIGNING International Championship winner John Higgins kicks off his defence of the major ranking title on Sunday when he takes on Sydney Wilson.
International Championship – Key Facts
SUNDAY sees the start of another major ranking event in the snooker calendar with the International Championship taking centre stage in the snooker world. Here are some of the key facts ahead of what is another big week of action.
Higgins and Gilbert to contest final
JOHN Higgins will face David Gilbert in this year’s International Championship final after he continued his fine run of form to beat Mark Selby in the semi-finals.
Impressive Delu stuns Bingham
World champion Stuart Bingham suffered an early exit in the International Championship after crashing out to China’s Yu Delu.
Defending champion Walden suffers early exit
RICKY Walden’s International Championship title defence blew up in smoke after he suffered a first round defeat on the tournament’s opening day.
