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Mark Williams is the 2025 Xi’An Grand Prix Champion

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations "Willo"! What a champion! ronnieo147.com/2025/10/13/m...

Mark Williams became the oldest ranking event winner in snooker history as he beat Shaun Murphy by 10-3 to become the 2025 Xi’An Grand Prix Champion. Congratulations “Willo” ! Her…

Craig Steadman books his place at the 2026 Seniors Crucible

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to Craig Steadman, Seniors Snooker champion in Albania. He is now Crucible bound seniorsnooker.com/2025/10/13/c...

Indeed Craig Steadman did it by winning the 2026 Seniors EBSA Championship in Albania yesterday. Congratulations Craig Steadman! Here is the report shared by WSS: Steadman Seals Crucible Return wit…

The 2025 Xi’An Grand Prix – Semi-finals Sunday

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · 3d

Semi-finals on a Sunday? Yes, that was in Xi'An yesterday ronnieo147.com/2025/10/13/t...

Hereafter you will find the reports shared by WST on what happened in Xi’An yesterday. Marvellous Murphy Keeps Winning Streak Going Shaun Murphy remained on target to win back-to-back ranking…

The 2025 Xi’an Grand Prix – Before it starts

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · 10d

Xi'an Grand Prix 2025 ... opening ceremony day in pictures ronnieo147.com/2025/10/06/t...

Ronnie arrives in China… And some pictures … On stage… opening ceremony And more images of the “opening event” … And if this piece is anything to go by, he&#8217…

Some Ronnie News – October 1, 2025

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · 15d

Ronnie gives an update about his intentions and potential playing schedule ronnieo147.com/2025/10/01/s...

This was shared on TNT website, following an interview with Ronnie yesterday. Ronnie O’Sullivan revealed he is unlikely to play in the Masters at Alexandra Palace in January – live on T…

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · 27d

English Open (quarterfinals): Zhou Yuelong 5-4 Brecel: snooker.org/res/index.as... #EnglishOpen

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Taom Billiards becomes the official global chalk partner of the World Seniors Snooker Tour

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · 27d

Seniors snooker news seniorsnooker.com/2025/09/19/t...

Here is the announcement by WSS about this partnership Taom Billiards Signs Three-Year Global Partnership with the World Seniors Snooker Tour World Seniors Snooker (WSS) is delighted to announce th…

The 2025 English Open – Day 5 … and an interesting interview with Neil Robertson

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Sep 16

Yesterday on the baize and some very interesting ideas shared by Neil Robertson ronnieo147.com/2025/09/16/t...

This is WST report on what happened in Brentwood yesterday BetVictor English Open Day Five Shaun Murphy produced a phenomenal burst of 457 unanswered points to beat Zak Surety 4-0 at the BetVictor …

Chris Wakelin is the 2025 Pink Ribbon Champion

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Sep 10

Congratulations Chris Wakelin 2025 Pink Ribbon Champion ronnieo147.com/2025/09/10/c...

As you probably know the Pink Ribbon is a pro–am snooker tournament that was initially held at the South West Snooker Academy, later renamed the Capital Venue in&…

Ronnie is “2025 August Player of the Month”

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Sep 9

Congratulations Ronnie ronnieo147.com/2025/09/09/r...

This was shared by WPBSA Ronnie O’Sullivan Named Player of the Month for August Ronnie O’Sullivan has been voted as the WPBSA Players’ Player of the Month for August after his performance in t…

2025 Northern Ireland Open – Qualifiers Day 3

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Sep 7

Day 3 at the 2025 NI Open qualifiers, some good matches ... and today's big question mark ronnieo147.com/2025/09/07/2...

Here is the report shared by WST Un-Nooh Through To Belfast Thepchaiya Un-Nooh edged out Julien Leclercq 4-3 to qualify for the final stages of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open and will head to …

Stuart Bingham Joins The Seniors Tour

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Sep 5

Seniors Snooker Tour News seniorsnooker.com/2025/09/05/s...

Stuart Bingham will make his debut on the Seniors Tour end December … here is the announcement: Stuart Bingham Completes British Seniors Open Line-Up World Seniors Snooker (WSS) is delighted …

Igor Figuereido is Crucible Bound

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Sep 5

Seniors Snooker Tour News seniorsnooker.com/2025/09/05/i...

Igor has secured his spot in the 2025 “Seniors Crucible” draw by winning the Pan American Seniors title. Congratulations Igor! Here is the report shared by WSS Igor Figueiredo Wins Pan …

2025 Northern Ireland Open – Qualifiers Day 1 … and Other News

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Sep 5

2025 Northern Ireland Open qualifiers day 1 and 2025 English Open draw Snooker: ronnieo147.com/2025/09/05/2...

There are two rounds of qualifying matches for the 2025 Northern Ireland Open and, yesterday was the first day of the first round. Hereafter you will find the short report shared by WST: Pengcheng …

2025 Xi’an Grand Prix Qualifiers – Day 3

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Sep 4

The 2025 Xi'an Grand Prix Qualifiers - day 3, results and thoughts ronnieo147.com/2025/09/04/2...

Yesterday was the last day of the qualifying rounds for the 2025 Xi’a Grand Prix … played in Leicester. You all know what I think of that situation… 🙄 Anyway, it is what it is and…

Xiao Guodong is the 2025 Wuhan Open Champion

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 31

Congratulations Xiao Guodong on a remarkable title defence! Thank you and Gary Wilson for a fantastic final. ronnieo147.com/2025/08/30/x...

Xiao Guodong has beaten Gary Wilson by 10-9 to become the 2025 Wuhan Open Champion. Congratulations Xiao Guodong! The feat is particularly remarkable because the 2024 Wuhan Open had been Xiao first…

The 2025 Wuhan Open – QFs

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 29

QFs Day in Wuhan ronnieo147.com/2025/08/29/t...

Hereafter you will find WST’s reports on the quarter-finals round: Williams Into 68th Ranking Semi-Final Mark Williams thrashed Zhang Anda 5-1 to reach yet another ranking semi-final at the W…

The 2025 Wuhan Open – Day 2

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 26

Day 2 in Wuhan ... and some pictures of the "opening" event ronnieo147.com/2025/08/26/t...

Here is the report shared by WST on the action on day 2 in at the 2025 Wuhan Open Wuhan Open Day Two: Moody Stuns Home Hero Ding World number 61 Stan Moody scored a shock 5-3 win over China’s…

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 23

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The Sheriff of Pottigham joins the Seniors Tour

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 23

Beware! "Law and Order" join the Seniors Tour as they welcome the Sheriff seniorsnooker.com/2025/08/23/t...

Indeed… Anthony Hamilton will play in the 2025 British Seniors Open. Here is the announcement: Anthony Hamilton Joins British Seniors Open Line-Up World Seniors Snooker (WSS) is delighted to …

Neil Robertson is the 2025 Saudi Arabia Masters Champion

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 17

Congratulations Neil Robertson, the 2025 Saudi Arabia Master. ronnieo147.com/2025/08/17/n... ... lots of positive signs from Ronnie's side too.

Yesterday evening, Neil Robertson beat Ronnie by 10-9 in a very high quality Final to become the 2025 Saudi Arabia Masters Champion. Congratulations Neil Robertson Here is the report shared by WST:…

The 2025 Saudi Arabia Masters – Ronnie Wins On Day 5

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 13

Saudi Arabia Masters Day 5 - a report and a celebration ronnieo147.com/2025/08/13/t...

Yesterday, the top 16 players started their campaign in Jeddah. Ronnie won his opening match, beating Joe O’Connor by 5-0! He played well, not at his best but certainly well enough considerin…

Trouble around the green baize

Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 6

Not a "rival tour" but still the expression of a "malaise" IMO ronnieo147.com/2025/08/06/t...

The 2025 Saudi Masters starts in Jeddah in less than two days, with a massive 500000 pounds prize money foe the winner … one could imagine that the players would be happy, although, of course…

Kyren Wilson is the 2025 Shanghai Masters Champion

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Monique Limbos @moniquelimbos.bsky.social · Aug 3

Congratulations Kyren Wilson ! 2025 Shanghai Champion! ronnieo147.com/2025/08/03/k...

Kyren Wilson has beaten Ali Carter by 11-9 to become the 2025 Shanghai Masters Champion Congratulations Kyren Wilson! The Final was a very high quality match featuring seventeen breaks over 50 incl…