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THE WORLD CHAMP GETS GOING
Zhao Xintong defeats Chinese compatriot Long Zehuang 6-1 to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship in York.
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Zhao Xintong defeats Chinese compatriot Long Zehuang 6-1 to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship in York.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
THE WORLD CHAMP GETS GOING
Zhao Xintong defeats Chinese compatriot Long Zehuang 6-1 to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship in York.
#WeLoveSnooker
Zhao Xintong defeats Chinese compatriot Long Zehuang 6-1 to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship in York.
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Qualifier Pang Junxu is through to the last 16 of the UK Championship following a 6-2 win over Chinese compatriot Xiao Guodong.
World number 12 Xiao is the first seed to exit the main draw.
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World number 12 Xiao is the first seed to exit the main draw.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Qualifier Pang Junxu is through to the last 16 of the UK Championship following a 6-2 win over Chinese compatriot Xiao Guodong.
World number 12 Xiao is the first seed to exit the main draw.
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World number 12 Xiao is the first seed to exit the main draw.
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THE GRANDMASTER ADVANCES
It is 23 years ago that Mark Williams last won the UK Championship, although there doesn't seem to be any reason why he can't reclaim the title in 2025!
'Willo' defeats David Gilbert 6-4 to reach the last 16 in York.
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It is 23 years ago that Mark Williams last won the UK Championship, although there doesn't seem to be any reason why he can't reclaim the title in 2025!
'Willo' defeats David Gilbert 6-4 to reach the last 16 in York.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
THE GRANDMASTER ADVANCES
It is 23 years ago that Mark Williams last won the UK Championship, although there doesn't seem to be any reason why he can't reclaim the title in 2025!
'Willo' defeats David Gilbert 6-4 to reach the last 16 in York.
#WeLoveSnooker
It is 23 years ago that Mark Williams last won the UK Championship, although there doesn't seem to be any reason why he can't reclaim the title in 2025!
'Willo' defeats David Gilbert 6-4 to reach the last 16 in York.
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Wu Yize is the latest player to book a place in the last 16 of the UK Championship, although he was made to sweat!
Having led 5-0, Wu watched opponent Michael Holt claw back to within one, but the newly-minted International Championship winner got the job done in the next for a 6-4 victory.
Having led 5-0, Wu watched opponent Michael Holt claw back to within one, but the newly-minted International Championship winner got the job done in the next for a 6-4 victory.
November 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Wu Yize is the latest player to book a place in the last 16 of the UK Championship, although he was made to sweat!
Having led 5-0, Wu watched opponent Michael Holt claw back to within one, but the newly-minted International Championship winner got the job done in the next for a 6-4 victory.
Having led 5-0, Wu watched opponent Michael Holt claw back to within one, but the newly-minted International Championship winner got the job done in the next for a 6-4 victory.
ROBERTSON INTO LAST 16
At times it wasn't pretty, but three-time UK Champion Neil Robertson defeats Julien Leclercq 6-2 to progress in York.
The Australian top scored with a 105.
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At times it wasn't pretty, but three-time UK Champion Neil Robertson defeats Julien Leclercq 6-2 to progress in York.
The Australian top scored with a 105.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
ROBERTSON INTO LAST 16
At times it wasn't pretty, but three-time UK Champion Neil Robertson defeats Julien Leclercq 6-2 to progress in York.
The Australian top scored with a 105.
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At times it wasn't pretty, but three-time UK Champion Neil Robertson defeats Julien Leclercq 6-2 to progress in York.
The Australian top scored with a 105.
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📰 Scottish football fan John Higgins paid tribute to the Tartan Army's recent World Cup qualification with a special walk-on at the UK Championship.
Higgins is also considering travelling to the event next summer 👇
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Higgins is also considering travelling to the event next summer 👇
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Higgins salutes Tartan Army heroes with special walk-on, considers going to World Cup
John Higgins is aiming to add to the current Scottish sport feel-good factor by claiming his fourth UK Snooker Championship title in York over the coming days.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
📰 Scottish football fan John Higgins paid tribute to the Tartan Army's recent World Cup qualification with a special walk-on at the UK Championship.
Higgins is also considering travelling to the event next summer 👇
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Higgins is also considering travelling to the event next summer 👇
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🗣 "It has to be a lifestyle choice"
Alan McManus questions whether Ronnie O'Sullivan has the same burning snooker desire, although Jimmy White doesn't quite agree 👇
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Alan McManus questions whether Ronnie O'Sullivan has the same burning snooker desire, although Jimmy White doesn't quite agree 👇
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Pundit reveals 'problem' he has with Ronnie O'Sullivan as he questions burning desire
Former Masters champion Alan McManus has questioned whether Ronnie O’Sullivan’s current lifestyle means he has lost the same burning desire he used to have for snooker success.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🗣 "It has to be a lifestyle choice"
Alan McManus questions whether Ronnie O'Sullivan has the same burning snooker desire, although Jimmy White doesn't quite agree 👇
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Alan McManus questions whether Ronnie O'Sullivan has the same burning snooker desire, although Jimmy White doesn't quite agree 👇
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✅ Trump
✅ Si
✅ Higgins
✅ Murphy
All four seeds won today in York.
A summary of Saturday's evening session 👇
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✅ Si
✅ Higgins
✅ Murphy
All four seeds won today in York.
A summary of Saturday's evening session 👇
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Higgins and Murphy complete clean sweep for the seeds on day one of UK Championship
John Higgins and Shaun Murphy joined fellow seeds Judd Trump and Si Jiahui in the last 16 of the 2025 UK Championship following relatively comfortable victories on Saturday night at the Barbican Centr...
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November 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
✅ Trump
✅ Si
✅ Higgins
✅ Murphy
All four seeds won today in York.
A summary of Saturday's evening session 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
✅ Si
✅ Higgins
✅ Murphy
All four seeds won today in York.
A summary of Saturday's evening session 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
A Magician will play a Wizard in the last 16!
Shaun Murphy sets up a date with John Higgins at the Barbican after making Lyu Haotian dissappear from the draw following a 6-2 win.
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Shaun Murphy sets up a date with John Higgins at the Barbican after making Lyu Haotian dissappear from the draw following a 6-2 win.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A Magician will play a Wizard in the last 16!
Shaun Murphy sets up a date with John Higgins at the Barbican after making Lyu Haotian dissappear from the draw following a 6-2 win.
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Shaun Murphy sets up a date with John Higgins at the Barbican after making Lyu Haotian dissappear from the draw following a 6-2 win.
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John Higgins hasn't won a Triple Crown event since 2011. Will that wait end in the coming days in York?
The three-time UK Champion defeats Ben Woollaston 6-2 to reach the last 16 at the Barbican.
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The three-time UK Champion defeats Ben Woollaston 6-2 to reach the last 16 at the Barbican.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
John Higgins hasn't won a Triple Crown event since 2011. Will that wait end in the coming days in York?
The three-time UK Champion defeats Ben Woollaston 6-2 to reach the last 16 at the Barbican.
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The three-time UK Champion defeats Ben Woollaston 6-2 to reach the last 16 at the Barbican.
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📰 After advancing in York at the UK Championship, Si Jiahui revealed his happiness of seeing his Chinese compatriots gain success on the circuit, and his motivation to join them as a title winner.
But he is relaxed about it and says time is on his side 👇
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But he is relaxed about it and says time is on his side 👇
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Si Jiahui reveals title motivation and to add name to China's snooker success story
Chinese youngster Si Jiahui was the first player to book a spot in the last 16 of the 2025 UK Championship following a speedy 6-0 whitewash of qualifier Ryan Day.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
📰 After advancing in York at the UK Championship, Si Jiahui revealed his happiness of seeing his Chinese compatriots gain success on the circuit, and his motivation to join them as a title winner.
But he is relaxed about it and says time is on his side 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
But he is relaxed about it and says time is on his side 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
🗣 Judd Trump said he was pleased to play on a 'proper table' as he began his UK Championship title defence with a win.
Full story 👇
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Full story 👇
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Judd Trump happy to play on a 'proper table' during hard-fought opening UK win
Reigning UK Champion Judd Trump got his title defence underway with a hard-fought 6-4 win over Stephen Maguire.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
🗣 Judd Trump said he was pleased to play on a 'proper table' as he began his UK Championship title defence with a win.
Full story 👇
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Full story 👇
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TITLE DEFENCE UNDERWAY ✅️
Reigning and defending UK Champion Judd Trump is through to the last 16 in York after a hard-fought 6-4 win over Stephen Maguire.
World number one Trump will meet Si Jiahui in the last 16.
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Reigning and defending UK Champion Judd Trump is through to the last 16 in York after a hard-fought 6-4 win over Stephen Maguire.
World number one Trump will meet Si Jiahui in the last 16.
#WeLoveSnooker
November 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
TITLE DEFENCE UNDERWAY ✅️
Reigning and defending UK Champion Judd Trump is through to the last 16 in York after a hard-fought 6-4 win over Stephen Maguire.
World number one Trump will meet Si Jiahui in the last 16.
#WeLoveSnooker
Reigning and defending UK Champion Judd Trump is through to the last 16 in York after a hard-fought 6-4 win over Stephen Maguire.
World number one Trump will meet Si Jiahui in the last 16.
#WeLoveSnooker
𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗜!
No messing around from number 16 seed Si Jiahui as he clean sweeps Ryan Day 6-0 in speedy fashion to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship.
The two-time ranking event finalist posted breaks of 61, 80 and 68.
#snooker #UKChampionship
No messing around from number 16 seed Si Jiahui as he clean sweeps Ryan Day 6-0 in speedy fashion to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship.
The two-time ranking event finalist posted breaks of 61, 80 and 68.
#snooker #UKChampionship
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗜!
No messing around from number 16 seed Si Jiahui as he clean sweeps Ryan Day 6-0 in speedy fashion to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship.
The two-time ranking event finalist posted breaks of 61, 80 and 68.
#snooker #UKChampionship
No messing around from number 16 seed Si Jiahui as he clean sweeps Ryan Day 6-0 in speedy fashion to reach the last 16 of the UK Championship.
The two-time ranking event finalist posted breaks of 61, 80 and 68.
#snooker #UKChampionship
🗣 Kyren Wilson believes that anyone from a list of 16 players could win the 2025 UK Championship.
He jokingly said he wishes one of them would "retire and sod off."
Full story here 👇
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He jokingly said he wishes one of them would "retire and sod off."
Full story here 👇
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Wilson jokingly wishes fellow player would "sod off" as he names his UK favourites
Kyren Wilson believes that recent title winners Zhao Xintong and Mark Selby will be tipped as the favourites for the upcoming UK Championship, but anyone from a field of 16 players could win the first...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
🗣 Kyren Wilson believes that anyone from a list of 16 players could win the 2025 UK Championship.
He jokingly said he wishes one of them would "retire and sod off."
Full story here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
He jokingly said he wishes one of them would "retire and sod off."
Full story here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
🌍🇬🇧 Will Zhao Xintong become the seventh player to win both the World and UK titles within the same calendar year? 👇
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World champ Zhao aims to join snooker greats in elite club with title double feat
World Champion Zhao Xintong travels to York for the 2025 UK Championship high on confidence after recently winning his first title since that historic triumph at the Crucible Theatre in May.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🌍🇬🇧 Will Zhao Xintong become the seventh player to win both the World and UK titles within the same calendar year? 👇
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Judd Trump 🏆x2
Zhao Xintong 🏆
Neil Robertson 🏆x3
Mark Williams 🏆x2
Ronnie O'Sullivan 🏆x8
John Higgins 🏆x3
Mark Allen 🏆
Ding Juhnui 🏆x3
Shaun Murphy 🏆
Mark Selby 🏆x2
10 of the top 11 seeds at this year's UK Championship have won the title before!
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Zhao Xintong 🏆
Neil Robertson 🏆x3
Mark Williams 🏆x2
Ronnie O'Sullivan 🏆x8
John Higgins 🏆x3
Mark Allen 🏆
Ding Juhnui 🏆x3
Shaun Murphy 🏆
Mark Selby 🏆x2
10 of the top 11 seeds at this year's UK Championship have won the title before!
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November 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Judd Trump 🏆x2
Zhao Xintong 🏆
Neil Robertson 🏆x3
Mark Williams 🏆x2
Ronnie O'Sullivan 🏆x8
John Higgins 🏆x3
Mark Allen 🏆
Ding Juhnui 🏆x3
Shaun Murphy 🏆
Mark Selby 🏆x2
10 of the top 11 seeds at this year's UK Championship have won the title before!
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Zhao Xintong 🏆
Neil Robertson 🏆x3
Mark Williams 🏆x2
Ronnie O'Sullivan 🏆x8
John Higgins 🏆x3
Mark Allen 🏆
Ding Juhnui 🏆x3
Shaun Murphy 🏆
Mark Selby 🏆x2
10 of the top 11 seeds at this year's UK Championship have won the title before!
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📰 A record 12 players from China will feature in the last 32 of the 2025 UK Championship.
That's the same amount as English contestants.
We crunch the historical numbers, here 👇
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That's the same amount as English contestants.
We crunch the historical numbers, here 👇
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Chinese players set to smash record numbers at 2025 UK Snooker Championship in York
A record number of players from mainland China will line up for the last 32 of the 2025 UK Championship at the Barbican Centre in York.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
📰 A record 12 players from China will feature in the last 32 of the 2025 UK Championship.
That's the same amount as English contestants.
We crunch the historical numbers, here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
That's the same amount as English contestants.
We crunch the historical numbers, here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
📰 UK Championship qualifying is done and dusted!
Here are the 16 qualifers and the biggest stories from Wigan over the past couple of days 👇
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Here are the 16 qualifers and the biggest stories from Wigan over the past couple of days 👇
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Who are the qualifiers for the 2025 UK Championship and claimed a ticket to York?
After 110 matches across six days, late nights, and two 147s at the Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan, the 16 qualifiers for the 2025 UK Championship have been discovered.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
📰 UK Championship qualifying is done and dusted!
Here are the 16 qualifers and the biggest stories from Wigan over the past couple of days 👇
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Here are the 16 qualifers and the biggest stories from Wigan over the past couple of days 👇
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📰 NEWS: The draw for the 2025 UK Championship has been made.
We look at the first round fixtures in York, including a blockbuster match for title holder Judd Trump against 2004 winner Stephen Maguire 👇
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We look at the first round fixtures in York, including a blockbuster match for title holder Judd Trump against 2004 winner Stephen Maguire 👇
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Draw revealed for the 2025 UK Championship as top stars discover first round fate
Reigning and defending UK Champion Judd Trump has been handed a blockbuster opening round tie against 2004 winner Stephen Maguire at the Barbican Centre in York.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
📰 NEWS: The draw for the 2025 UK Championship has been made.
We look at the first round fixtures in York, including a blockbuster match for title holder Judd Trump against 2004 winner Stephen Maguire 👇
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We look at the first round fixtures in York, including a blockbuster match for title holder Judd Trump against 2004 winner Stephen Maguire 👇
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❌ WN17: Chris Wakelin
❌ WN18: Jak Jones
❌ WN19: Ali Carter
❌ WN20: Stuart Bingham
❌ WN22: Jack Lisowski
Five of the six highest ranked players at this year's UK Championship qualifiers failed to make it to York.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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❌ WN18: Jak Jones
❌ WN19: Ali Carter
❌ WN20: Stuart Bingham
❌ WN22: Jack Lisowski
Five of the six highest ranked players at this year's UK Championship qualifiers failed to make it to York.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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November 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
❌ WN17: Chris Wakelin
❌ WN18: Jak Jones
❌ WN19: Ali Carter
❌ WN20: Stuart Bingham
❌ WN22: Jack Lisowski
Five of the six highest ranked players at this year's UK Championship qualifiers failed to make it to York.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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❌ WN18: Jak Jones
❌ WN19: Ali Carter
❌ WN20: Stuart Bingham
❌ WN22: Jack Lisowski
Five of the six highest ranked players at this year's UK Championship qualifiers failed to make it to York.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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✅ Michael Holt
✅ David Gilbert
✅ Lyu Haotian
✅ Stephen Maguire
✅ Scott Donaldson
✅ Ben Woollaston
✅ Zhou Yuelong
✅ Elliot Slessor 📷
The first eight qualifiers for the 2025 UK Championship have been discovered.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
✅ David Gilbert
✅ Lyu Haotian
✅ Stephen Maguire
✅ Scott Donaldson
✅ Ben Woollaston
✅ Zhou Yuelong
✅ Elliot Slessor 📷
The first eight qualifiers for the 2025 UK Championship have been discovered.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
November 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
✅ Michael Holt
✅ David Gilbert
✅ Lyu Haotian
✅ Stephen Maguire
✅ Scott Donaldson
✅ Ben Woollaston
✅ Zhou Yuelong
✅ Elliot Slessor 📷
The first eight qualifiers for the 2025 UK Championship have been discovered.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
✅ David Gilbert
✅ Lyu Haotian
✅ Stephen Maguire
✅ Scott Donaldson
✅ Ben Woollaston
✅ Zhou Yuelong
✅ Elliot Slessor 📷
The first eight qualifiers for the 2025 UK Championship have been discovered.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧. 𝗔. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!
Scott Donaldson qualifies for the main draw of the 2025 UK Championship after coming back from 5-0 down to defeat Stuart Bingham 6-5 in an INCREDIBLE comeback win.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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Scott Donaldson qualifies for the main draw of the 2025 UK Championship after coming back from 5-0 down to defeat Stuart Bingham 6-5 in an INCREDIBLE comeback win.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧. 𝗔. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!
Scott Donaldson qualifies for the main draw of the 2025 UK Championship after coming back from 5-0 down to defeat Stuart Bingham 6-5 in an INCREDIBLE comeback win.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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Scott Donaldson qualifies for the main draw of the 2025 UK Championship after coming back from 5-0 down to defeat Stuart Bingham 6-5 in an INCREDIBLE comeback win.
📷: George Wood/Getty Images
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🗣 When speaking on Radio Snooker, Stephen Hendry labelled himself as 'greedy' and 'horrible' in his pursuit and desire of sporting excellence.
The seven-time world champion is not a fan of trophies being shared about.
Full story here 👇
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The seven-time world champion is not a fan of trophies being shared about.
Full story here 👇
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Hendry labels himself as 'greedy' & 'horrible' in his desire for sporting excellence
The professional snooker scene seems to be more wide open than ever before with Zhao Xintong's recent victory at the Riyadh Season Championship meaning that 11 different players have won this season's...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🗣 When speaking on Radio Snooker, Stephen Hendry labelled himself as 'greedy' and 'horrible' in his pursuit and desire of sporting excellence.
The seven-time world champion is not a fan of trophies being shared about.
Full story here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
The seven-time world champion is not a fan of trophies being shared about.
Full story here 👇
#WeLoveSnooker
Stephen Maguire defeats Ian Burns 6-1 to reach the main draw of the 2025 UK Championship in York. He is the first player to come through the qualifiers.
Winner of this Triple Crown event in 2004, the top ranked players will surely want to avoid drawing him in round one.
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Winner of this Triple Crown event in 2004, the top ranked players will surely want to avoid drawing him in round one.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Stephen Maguire defeats Ian Burns 6-1 to reach the main draw of the 2025 UK Championship in York. He is the first player to come through the qualifiers.
Winner of this Triple Crown event in 2004, the top ranked players will surely want to avoid drawing him in round one.
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Winner of this Triple Crown event in 2004, the top ranked players will surely want to avoid drawing him in round one.
#WeLoveSnooker