Monthly Archive: September 2010

Sep
19

Hendry Dismissive of Players Tour Championship

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UK viewers today will have seen Stephen Hendry’s post-match interview in the BBC studio with Hazel Irvine, Ken Doherty and Steve Davis in which it was notable that the seven-times world champion has little time for the PTC events, but could this attitude cost him this season?

Sep
19

World Open 2010: Big Guns Avoid Shocks

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Stephen Hendry has struggled for any sort of form over the past couple of years but he comfortably saw off Bjorn Haneveer today to book his place in the last 32. Joining him will be Mark Williams and Ding Junhui who also saw off lower ranked opposition to progress…

Sep
19

World Open 2010: Last 32 Draw

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As viewers of the BBC will be aware, the draw for the last 32 of the World Open is now out and the headline match is that of a potential clash between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jimmy White…

Sep
18

So then, this best of fives business…

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As day one of the World Open 2010 is into its final match, here are a few of my early observations of the tournament, regarding the format, as well as of the TV coverage and other aspects…

Sep
18

Hazel and Higgins: The Interview

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Much has been said about the verdict of the John Higgins saga but having recently filmed a television interview with Hazel Irvine, UK viewers can now hear from the man himself over at the BBC website here.

Sep
18

World Open 2010: Day One As It Unfolds

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Rankings updated throughout the day… So here we are, day one of the World Open as the first five matches of the televised stages are played at the shiny new set in Glasgow. Click below for the order of play and updates from today, although more regular observations will be posted on my Twitter page…

Sep
17

Battle for Top Spot Heads to World Open

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Provisional rankings, official rankings, projected seedings – whatever list you go by, there is guaranteed to be a new world number one following the conclusion of the World Open which begins tomorrow…

Sep
15

The Rankings: Making Things a Little Clearer (I hope)

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At the risk of this blog being known as Pro Rankings Blog, just a short post to say that I have attempted to give a full explanation of the new ranking system on my main ranking page together with links to all of the relevant lists. If you think that there is anything that I …

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