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Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form

Allen was a 10-6 winner Chinese qualifier Fan Zhengyi.

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong laser-focused on World Championship glory after beating Jak Jones

The 28-year-old from Xian made the most of his 20-month ban for his involvement in a betting scandal by having laser surgery on his eyes.

The Independent UK

Chris Wakelin holds off Neil Robertson to reach second round for the first time

The former world champion bowed out on day two of the 2025 event.

The Independent UK

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Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, stadiums, shootouts and a shutout

Have you been watching the football, rugby, snooker, netball, cricket, Formula One, NFL and athletics?

The Guardian - UK

Aussie Robertson pockets whitewash World Grand Prix win

Australia's snooker ace Neil Robertson has won his 25th ranking title in Hong Kong with a whitewash triumph over Stuart Bingham in the World Grand Prix final.

AAP

Resilient Aussie Robertson makes World Grand Prix final

Neil Robertson has made it into the lucrative final of the World Grand Prix snooker event in Hong Kong, with the Aussie scenting a $370,000 winner's windfall.

AAP

Snooker ace Robertson reaches World Grand Prix semi

Neil Robertson is into his first major snooker semi-final since winning the English Open after reaching the last four of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.

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Shaun Murphy makes maximum as he moves ahead in Masters semi-final

‘The Magician’ had missed a maximum attempt during his win over Neil Robertson on Thursday

The Independent UK

‘What an idiot’: Shaun Murphy fails to land 147 in Masters win over Robertson

Shaun Murphy fell just short of a 147 break as he defeated Neil Robertson 6-2 and will face Mark Allen in the Masters semi-finals after the Northern Irishman beat Mark Selby 6-2

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Murphy fluffs 147 attempt in Masters win – ‘I couldn’t breathe’

The 2015 champion progressed to the semi-finals with a 6-2 win over Neil Robertson anyway

The Independent UK

Neil Robertson seizes opportunity with stunning comeback to beat John Higgins at the Masters

The Australian, called up late after Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal, fought back from 5-1 down to knock out the Scot

The Independent UK

2025 The Masters betting tips & snooker prediction: The Ace can Trump Ally Pally rivals

Check out our free snooker betting tips as the Masters Snooker gets underway at Alexandra Palace

The Independent UK

Masters live stream 2025: How to watch snooker for free from anywhere, schedule, Trump vs Ding

The 2025 Masters live stream sees Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson look to succeed Ronnie O'Sullivan at Alexandra Palace — here's how to watch from anywhere.

Tom’s Guide

Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice with replacement named

The defending champion has withdrawn ‘on medical grounds’ just 48 hours before the event

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Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters defence on 'medical grounds' as Neil Robertson takes his place

The 49-year-old withdrew from the Champions League this week after a frustrated display

The Independent UK

Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters defence on health grounds

Neil Robertson has replaced O’Sullivan in the draw.

The Independent UK

UK Championship snooker LIVE: Score and updates as Judd Trump beats John Higgins in final frame

World No 1 Trump defeated four-time world champion Higgins to reach the quarter-finals at the Barbican Centre in York

The Independent UK

Zhang Anda hits 147 as Judd Trump and Neil Robertson fume at ‘unplayable’ table

Stuart Bingham saw off Mark Williams with a stunning UK Championship comeback.

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The Independent UK

Zhang Anda finds York table to his liking with maximum 147 break at UK Championship

Judd Trump and Neil Robertson had earlier slammed playing conditions at the Barbican Centre.

The Independent UK

Judd Trump critical of table conditions after reaching last 16 in York

The world number one belatedly found his range with successive breaks of 73, 126 and 67 to keep alive hopes of winning his first UK title since 2011.

The Independent UK

Judd Trump stages stirring recovery to see off Neil Robertson in York

The world number one looked distinctly out of sorts in the opening stages as he fell 3-1 behind.

The Independent UK

Judd Trump-Neil Robertson match briefly suspended as spectator taken ill in York

Following a delay of around 15 minutes, the action resumed.

The Independent UK

UK Championship snooker LIVE: Result as Judd Trump beats Neil Robertson

World No 1 Trump overcomes 24-time ranking event winner Robertson 6-3 in York

The Guardian - UK

A nation desperate for integrity in public life has found it in Ronnie O’Sullivan and snooker. Who knew?

An act of integrity is being hailed as the greatest sporting gesture ever. Politicians, business folk, celebrities – please take note, says the Guardian writer Simon Hattenstone

AAP

Robertson must try to qualify for worlds after defeat

Australia's former world champion Neil Robertson will have to try to qualify for the 2024 event after losing in the World Open semi-final in China.

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