“THE Riyadh Season Snooker Championship is UNDERWAY – and some huge names are in action TONIGHT Kyren Wilson beat Luca Brecel 4-3 in a thrilling clash before World No 1 Judd Trump faced Mark Williams. All eyes will be on defending champion and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan, who kickstarts his title defence tonight against Ding”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
Kyren Wilson beat Luca Brecel 4-3 in a thrilling clash before World No 1 Judd Trump faced Mark Williams.
All eyes will be on defending champion and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan, who kickstarts his title defence tonight against Ding Junhui.
All cueists will be hoping to make history by becoming the first player to make a 167 break with the Golden Ball in use once again.
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- Trump 3-3 WilliamsWilliams is back level with a break of 86.
We go to a decider!
- Trump 3-2 WilliamsTrump regains his lead with a century! He is now just one frame away from the win.
- Trump 2-2 WilliamsWilliams goes level with 69-26. Both players now need two frames to progress.
- Trump 2-1 WilliamsTrump turns the match on its head, winning the third 70-29.
- Trump 1-1 WilliamsTrump goes level, taking the second set 65-14 against the Welshman.
- Trump 0-1 WilliamsWhat a start from Williams! He takes the opening frame with a century!
- Judd Trump vs Mark WilliamsThe next match is underway in Riyadh!
- Wilson 3-4 BrecelWhat a win for Brecel! The Belgian Bullet comes from behind to beat the World Champ!
- Wilson 3-3 BrecelWilson levels it up at 69-9! We now go to a decider…
- Wilson 2-3 BrecelBrilliant from Brecel!
The 29-year-old has come from two frames down to completely turn it around in Riyadh.
He ends his run at the table after mis-hitting the cue ball, but it doesn’t matter and he claims the fifth 68-4.
Brecel is now just one frame from the semi-finals!
- Wilson 2-2 BrecelAnother unusual error from Wilson gifts Brecel the chance to go level. The Belgian grabs the opportunity with both hands, putting 86 points on the board.
- Wilson 2-1 BrecelA perfect response from Brecel! The Belgian Bullet takes the third with a score of 89-0.
- Wilson 2-0 BrecelDespite uncharacteristically missing some relatively simple shots during that frame, Wilson extends his lead.
Meanwhile, Brecel has still managed just one point in this match.
- Wilson 1-0 BrecelBrecel gets his fist point on the board but still trails Wilson by 59…
- Wilson 1-0 BrecelThe reigning world champion takes the opening frame 75-0 against Brecel.
- Kyren Wilson vs Luca BrecelThe next match is underway!
- Selby 2-4 AllenAllen books his spot in the semi-finals with a break of 75!
Selby made a desperate attempt to get back into the final frame, but it was too little too late.
- Selby 2-3 AllenThe only way for Selby to get back into this match is to get a few snookers on the table.
He comes close to doing just that, but Allen works his way out of it with a fantastic shot!
- Selby 2-3 AllenAllen takes the lead for the first time this match with a nine-minute frame.
He claims the fourth with a break of 76.
- Selby 2-2 AllenThis match looks to be going the distance. Allen levels things up with a score of 78-3.
- Selby 2-1 AllenAllen looks set to go level once again. He is currently 64 ahead in this fourth frame.
- Selby 2-1 AllenWhat a comeback! After being 65-1 down in the third frame, Selby steps up to clear the table and finish with a score of 68-65 to take it!
Brilliant from the Jester from Leicester!
- Latest score – Selby 1-1 AllenOutrageous long potting from Mark Allen, who sinks a crucial red to take control of the frame.
He doesn’t look back, taking it 69-21. We’re all level.
- Latest score – Selby 1-0 AllenJust the start Mark Selby would have wanted.
Following a spritely break of 88, he jaws out on a tough red but receives a warm ovation from the crowd.
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- Latest score – Selby 0-0 AllenIt’s the Englishman who has taken control of the first frame, building a break up towards 50.
The reds are spread and Selby should be making the most of this.
