2026 World Snooker Championship: April 18 - May 04

The viewers are treated with some classic nailbiters. Already a couple of hill-hills today. And quarters look like it’s anyone’s title now.
 
When does it go down to 1 table again? Is it the semi finals? I know Robertson normally struggles at the Crucible as he dislikes the lack of space around the table. I think he's a contender if he can get down to 1 table part of the tournament. Higgins is a tough draw, but will he have the stamina for another long match v a top player, I think the Ronnie game took a lot out of him.

Curious how Vaffei will do. He seems to have calmed down a lot and looks a better player for it. Only caught the end of the match, but looked like Yu Wize struggled to get over the line against Selby, despite Selby looking far from his best. Based on the little bits I caught of their matches I'm expecting Vaffei to beat Yu Wize.
 
skogstokig said:
yea, gotta agree. i think the winner of zhao v murphy wins it. the bottom half has become quite weak.
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Well I just caught the tail end of the Murphy Zhao first session and both went limp at the end. NOT impressive and certainly doesn't inspire confidence in either making it all the way.
Higgins stamina could be the decider but after taking out Ronnie, his mind could be right to go All The Way. Then there's Vafaei taking out Judd.....his confidence should be overflowing. While the players navigate the tournament, the drama is certainly entertaining.
 
uk_9_ball_convert said:
When does it go down to 1 table again? Is it the semi finals? I know Robertson normally struggles at the Crucible as he dislikes the lack of space around the table. I think he's a contender if he can get down to 1 table part of the tournament. Higgins is a tough draw, but will he have the stamina for another long match v a top player, I think the Ronnie game took a lot out of him.

Curious how Vaffei will do. He seems to have calmed down a lot and looks a better player for it. Only caught the end of the match, but looked like Yu Wize struggled to get over the line against Selby, despite Selby looking far from his best. Based on the little bits I caught of their matches I'm expecting Vaffei to beat Yu Wize.
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semi finals yea. good point on robertson, one match to go and he can all the space he wants for his PSR. he's gone under the radar because he always underperforms
 
gregcantrall said:
Well I just caught the tail end of the Murphy Zhao first session and both went limp at the end. NOT impressive and certainly doesn't inspire confidence in either making it all the way.
Higgins stamina could be the decider but after taking out Ronnie, his mind could be right to go All The Way. Then there's Vafaei taking out Judd.....his confidence should be overflowing. While the players navigate the tournament, the drama is certainly entertaining.
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well you missed out. zhao was on fire before the midsession. some insane shots. worth the replay
 
gregcantrall said:
Well I just caught the tail end of the Murphy Zhao first session and both went limp at the end. NOT impressive and certainly doesn't inspire confidence in either making it all the way.
Higgins stamina could be the decider but after taking out Ronnie, his mind could be right to go All The Way. Then there's Vafaei taking out Judd.....his confidence should be overflowing. While the players navigate the tournament, the drama is certainly entertaining.
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I saw the same thing with Murphy and Zhao. The point is, in my opinion, that the snooker WC is such a devastatingly long event that even the greatest champions at their best form will have an off session or two. So when the top ones start missing and look shaky, it can be just a glitch and a sign of the tournament taking its physical and psychological toll on you at that moment. But the best ones know how to recuperate overnight and come out guns blazing the next session. And that could mean that a 8-8 overnight is a 13-8 or 13-9 final score the next day.

The main event lasts for 17 days. The qualifiers 10 days and then 2 days in between. For any sports event, the snooker WC must be one of the most hardest of them all.
 
Oh what a treat, Higgins vs Robertson is 2nd session.
This Is not a drag race, it's the Indian nipples 500. 🤷‍♂️ ooops a nipple slip.
Higgins trailing 6-5.
Could be another barn burner. 🤷‍♂️
I get a warm fuzzy when the comments match my thoughts. 🤷‍♂️
Guess I have My mind right. Higgins does too, is my ass says mint.
Don't eT the mints in the urine L, though 😉
 
Ah The Wizard ties it at 6 going to interval.
For sure 15 minutes to get my provisions in order. 😉
I can't help but gloat. Gotta root for The Old GOAT, uh because I iz one. 🤷‍♂️ 😉
 
I put a double on Robertson and Vaffei to win before the matches started. Both looking extremely close going by scores. Not sure how much I'll get a chance to watch as need to do some work
 
Rooting for Higgins. He did it once down 9-7 to Ronnie. He can do it again against Neil Robertson. I guess we'll find out today at 2 p.m. EDT when their third and final session begins.
 
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