John Virgo, World Snooker
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THE World Grand Prix will take place THIS WEEK with the top 32 players of the season so far set to battle it out in Hong Kong. Snooker icon Ronnie O’Sullivan will feature, while recently
AN emotional Shaun Murphy has led tributes from the snooker world for John Virgo. The iconic cuesman’s passing at 79 was confirmed on social media by World Seniors Snooker. Chairman Jason Francis
Snooker players are often paid thousands for making 147s in high-profile tournaments. Last year, Ronnie O'Sullivan picked up a whopping £180,333 for producing the first double maximums in the same session of a match at the Saudi Arabia Masters. Zhao, however, only received a tiny fraction of that amount for his majestic effort.
World No 2 loses to Xiao Guodong; earlier in the day, English former world champion Mark Selby reaches the second round after beating Aaron Hill.
SNOOKER icon Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed how he’s plotting to find form ahead of the World Grand Prix. The Rocket, 50, is looking to bounce back in Hong Kong after his 5-3 defeat to