Shanghai Masters – Pro Snooker Blog

Kyren Reflects On Shanghai Fairytale

September 24, 2015September 24, 2015 matt2745 1 Comment

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Just a few days ago 23-year-old Kyren Wilson was the last man standing at the Shanghai Masters as he defeated Judd Trump 10-9 to win his first ranking event title.

On Tuesday I caught up with the new world number 22 as he looked back at a memorable week that incredibly might never have been, with a visa scare at one stage threatening his participation at the venue stages.

Kyren also discusses how he has rediscovered his form after a difficult 2014/15, as well as thanking some of those who have helped him most along the way…

Wilson Wins Shanghai Thriller

September 20, 2015September 20, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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Congratulations to 23-year-old Kyren Wilson who has today edged out Judd Trump 10-9 to win his first ranking event title at the 2015 Shanghai Masters.

The world number 54 earns £85,000 and will climb to 22nd place in the rankings, as well as booking his place in November’s Champion of Champions event in Coventry.

Shanghai Masters 2015: Last 32 Round-up

September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 matt2745 1 Comment

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Three days down in Shanghai and the last 32 stage has now been completed with the loss of nine of the 16 seeded players.

Continue reading for a round-up of the opening round action from Shanghai…

Walden Becomes Father, Withdraws From Shanghai

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 matt2745 2 Comments

Congratulations to Ricky Walden and wife Natalie, who as revealed on Twitter a short time ago, yesterday became parents for the first time following the birth of his son.

Ricky has now withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters, the tournament that he of course won back in 2008, meaning that Matt Selt receives a walkover to the last 16 and a meeting with either Judd Trump or Robert Milkins.

Ricky spoke to World Snooker about his new arrival a few weeks ago ahead of the Paul Hunter Classic.

Shanghai Masters 2015: Tournament Preview

September 13, 2015September 13, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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Following my rankings preview of the Shanghai Masters event, today I turn to the draw itself as I pick out some of the most interesting matches in prospect and with a bit of luck, try to pick out a winner…

Closing In On The Cut: September 2015

September 10, 2015September 13, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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It feels like a long time since we last saw the players in ranking event action and indeed it has been, as over two months have passed since July’s Australian Goldfields Open.

Next week though the professionals will be back in action at the 2015 Shanghai Masters, with Stuart Bingham looking to defend the title that he won 12 months ago and following the event will also come the second mid-season seeding revision of the current season.

Shanghai Masters Qualifiers: Start Wednesday

August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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A reminder for readers that tomorrow (Wednesday), will see the Barnsley Metrodome host the second set of qualifiers this season, with the field to be determined for the venue stages of next month’s Shanghai Masters event.

The qualifiers will run for five days until Sunday evening and like those for the recent Australian Goldfields Open tournament, will run under the old tiered format.

You can view the draw over at snookerorg as ever, as well as the format here at World Snooker.

See Snooker Stars Free In Barnsley

July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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Snooker fans will have another chance to see a host of green baize stars for FREE when the Shanghai Masters qualifiers take place at the Barnsley Metrodome next week.

For the third consecutive year, World Snooker is providing free access to supporters to attend the qualifying rounds of world ranking events at the South Yorkshire venue.