2025 World Championships

[Mark187187]

Yep sometimes when a player starts missing normal straight forward shots it can also be contagious on their opponent but Trump and Xing were adept enough to make sure that didn’t affect them.

There is no player called Xing

[jjr2015]

Hazel's back to that pathetic whispering again.

[RonnieO’Hendry]

There is no player called Xing

Regrets because I have a few…
that I used a Xing or Xang nickname
but normally it ain’t my Ding
There’s no player called ROS either
or ROH

[Nifty50]

Those Crucible stairs are a bit precarious. Many’s a fan have taken a tumble over the years it would be a first if one of the players went arse over tit at the walk on.

[TheBaize]

Much as I like John Virgo it's time he stopped commentating. The number of times he gets things wrong is surely a sign that he's over the hill and needs to jack it in.

[jjr2015]

Much as I like John Virgo it's time he stopped commentating. The number of times he gets things wrong is surely a sign that he's over the hill and needs to jack it in.

They all talk far too much!

[Billy]

That steward at the foot of the stairs, sat with his back to the match, is making me uncomfortable. Is he taking part in an anti-snooker campaign or something?

[DeanH]

That steward at the foot of the stairs, sat with his back to the match, is making me uncomfortable. Is he taking part in an anti-snooker campaign or something?

You see several people like this, extra security since that time when two people protested that they wanted Snooker Plus back!!!!

[daffie]

Feels like a completely different match tonight. ROS is confident and cue seems to play well. Zhao a bit nervous.Very interesting!

[daffie]

Much better now. Relieved to see Zhao has found his rhythm again. Now has to hold himself together for the 2nd half of this session. Great stuff to watch.

[PatBlock]

Much better now. Relieved to see Zhao has found his rhythm again. Now has to hold himself together for the 2nd half of this session. Great stuff to watch.

Yeah, hard to see even Ronnie coming back from this one, though if anyone could.... Ronnie did apply a little more pressure tonight, but sharing the frames is obviously no good. Maybe he should ask Zhao if they can share his cue, like you do in the pub sometimes, I'm sure he'd be perfectly willing.

And what a great session we had this afternoon, Williams going from 7 - 3 to 8 - 8, I never expected that, thought Judd would push on, never underestimate the old guy ay. But, will his creaking knees hold out, will his eyes finally give up, will he run out of breath by the end of tomorrow night? Can't wait to find out.


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[daffie]

Yes indeed that was an excellent session earlier. It's still anyone's. Tomorrow should be exciting!

Semis are always very enjoyable in my view. Everyone fighting their hardest to get to The Final.

[Nifty50]

FFS Ronnie is just not cueing straight.

[jjr2015]

FFS Ronnie is just not cueing straight.

I can do that!

[daffie]

Fantastic! What a result for Zhao. Love watching him play. To the Final it is...👍

Hoping Mark can come through as well...