35 m. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: Williams triumphs in tense clash to set up World Snooker Championship final against Zhao

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump 17-14 in a captivating semi-final to reach another Crucible final at the age of 50, where he will face Chinese star Zhao Xintong

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65 m. ago Mark Williams reveals what Judd Trump told him after reaching World Championship final as he creates Crucible history

The Welshman dumped the World No1 17-4 to set up to become world champion for a fourth time vs Zhao Xintong.

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81 m. ago Mark Williams beats Judd Trump to set up tantalising final with Zhao Xintong

Welshman hits four centuries in 17-14 win over world No 1Williams: ‘I can’t believe I’m in another final’Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat the world No 1, Judd Trump, and book his place in the final of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.Williams, 50, who is bidding to win his fourth title and become the oldest champion in tournament history, rolled back the years as he compiled four centuries and 10 breaks over 50 in a 17-14 victory at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Judd Trump issues complaint to snooker referee in Mark Williams match as he doubles down

Judd Trump complained to the referee during his World Snooker Championship semi-final clash with Mark Williams at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Saturday

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8 h. ago Judd Trump moans at referee during Mark Williams clash at World Snooker Championship

Judd Trump was in a heated discussion with the referee at the end of the 17th frame of his World Snooker Championship semi-final with Mark Williams

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11 h. ago Judd Trump complains to referee during Mark Williams clash as John Virgo baffled by issue

Judd Trump was in a foul mood after losing the opening frame of his World Snooker Championship semi-final against Mark Williams and he made his feelings clear to the referee

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13 h. ago Mark Williams having second thoughts as he issues update on career

Mark Williams faces Judd Trump in the Snooker World Championships at the Crucible today

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14 h. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: Zhao to discover World Snooker Championship final opponent after thrashing O’Sullivan

Mark Williams and Judd Trump are vying for a place in the final at the Crucible where they will meet Chinese star Zhao Xintong

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16 h. ago Judd Trump vs Mark Williams LIVE: Zhao to discover World Snooker Championship final opponent after O’Sullivan thrashing

Mark Williams and Judd Trump will battle it out for to face Zhao Xintong in Sunday’s Crucible final

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25 h. ago Brilliant Zhao Xintong beats O’Sullivan with session to spare to reach final

Chinese sensation wins 17-7 after breathtaking displayWilliams hits back to level at 8-8 with TrumpZhao Xintong produced an amazing display of attacking snooker to knock out his hero, the seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, with a session to spare and reach the final of the World Snooker Championship.O’Sullivan was left helpless to respond to the brilliance of the Chinese sensation who had come through four rounds of qualifying to reach the final stages at the Crucible. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers session whitewash as Zhao Xintong lights up Crucible

Zhao moved 12-4 up with a string of frame-winning breaks including two centuries while O’Sullivan scored just 100 total points in the eight frames.

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34 h. ago Zhao reels off eight straight frames to leave O’Sullivan in huge Crucible hole

Chinese player goes 8-0 in second session of semi-finalTrump and Williams to resume in other last-four matchRonnie O’Sullivan’s mid-match change of tip backfired spectacularly as he was whitewashed by Zhao Xintong in the second session of their World Snooker Championship semi-final.O’Sullivan had the tip and ferrule on his cue changed overnight, having labelled it as “awful” before the last-four clash with Zhao at the Crucible. The seven-time champion had still emerged from the first session level at 4-4, but incredibly lost all eight frames on Friday morning as Zhao ruthlessly punished every missed pot and poor safety to move 12-4 ahead. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Tight battle continues in World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan continues his bid for a record eighth snooker world title against Chinese star Zhao Xintong before Judd Trump plays Mark Williams in the other semi-final

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47 h. ago Judd Trump leads Mark Williams with O’Sullivan held in World Snooker semis

Trump gains 5-3 advantage after error-strewn sessionSeven-time champion and Zhao Xintong level at 4-4Judd Trump punished a series of costly errors from Mark Williams to build a 5-3 lead while Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong are level at 4-4, as the World Snooker Championship semi-finals got under way at the Crucible.After an intriguing afternoon session between the seven-time champion and the young Chinese pretender, things started slowly in the evening. A tense opening to the match was filled with mistakes and a missed routine black by Williams in the eighth frame enabled Trump to establish a healthy overnight advantage. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Judd Trump punishes Mark Williams errors to gain upper hand in semi

A tense start to the match was filled with mistakes.

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50 h. ago 'Legend of the game' – Judd Trump’s comments about Mark Williams say it all

Crucible king Judd Trump will face Mark 'The Welsh Potting Machine' Williams in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Snooker Championship - and he has revealed precisely what he thinks of his foe

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51 h. ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumed his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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51 h. ago Judd Trump doesn’t hide his feelings on Mark Williams as he drops five

Judd Trump and Mark Williams meet in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Snooker Championship, and 2019 champion Trump has had his say on what he thinks of his upcoming foe

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53 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan and Zhao Xintong level after gripping start to semi

Seven-time champion and Chinese stand at 4-4Zhao takes early lead before O’Sullivan hits backThe seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and first-time semi-finalist Zhao Xintong shared the spoils in a gripping opening session at the Crucible, tying 4-4 as they fight for a spot in the World Snooker Championship final.O’Sullivan’s pedigree and experience on the big stage did not deter Zhao, who took a 2-0 lead and then finished impressively with a break of 86 – the highest of the match to date – to leave things all square after the initial leg of their best-of-33 frames contest. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Zhao Xintong LIVE: World Snooker Championship semi

Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Chinese star Xintong Zhao, before Judd Trump battles Mark Williams at the Crucible

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