Allen wants "even better 2019" after claiming third title of year

Mark Allen wants to have an "even better 2019" after winning the Scottish Open, his third tournament success of the year. Allen wants "even better 2019" after claiming third title of year

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Mark Allen fights back from behind in the first session to lead Shaun Murphy 5-3 in the final of the Scottish Open. Mark Allen leads Shaun Murphy 5-3 in Scottish Open final

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Mark Allen takes the final four frames of the match to clinch a tense Scottish Open semi-final victory over Welshman Daniel Wells 6-5. Scottish Open: Mark Allen snatches 6-5 semi-final win over Daniel Wells

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Mark Allen criticises the playing conditions at the York Barbican following his second round win at the UK Championship. Allen critical of 'dreadful' conditions at UK Championship

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Ronnie O'Sullivan joins the SightRight coaching stable, which helped revitalise the career of world champion Mark Williams. Ronnie O'Sullivan joins SightRight snooker coaching set-up

Stephen Lee: Banned snooker player avoids prison in Hong Kong

Banned snooker player Stephen Lee has avoided prison despite admitting to working illegally in Hong Kong. Stephen Lee: Banned snooker player avoids prison in Hong Kong

'I'm not sure punishing the players is the answer' - O'Sullivan on match-fixing

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan urges snooker's governing body to look at reasons for match-fixing instead of sanctioning players. 'I'm not sure punishing the players is the answer' - O'Sullivan on match-fixing

World Snooker suspends David John, Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng over match-fixing concerns

David John, Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng are suspended by World Snooker over allegations of manipulating the outcome of matches. World Snooker suspends David John, Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng over match-fixing concerns

Cheltenham Races to host snooker World Grand Prix

Snooker's World Grand Prix is to be held at Cheltenham Racecourse next year - a brand new venue for the sport. Cheltenham Races to host snooker World Grand Prix

Q School: Barry Pinches faces Luke in father-and-son battle of the baize

Barry Pinches faces son Luke in his 'toughest match' as the pair look to earn a place on the pro snooker tour. Q School: Barry Pinches faces Luke in father-and-son battle of the baize

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams says he watched 2017 final in caravan

Newly-crowned world snooker champion Mark Williams reveals he watched last year's final in a caravan after missing out on the 2017 tournament. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams says he watched 2017 final in caravan

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams clinches dramatic third title

Watch the moment Mark Williams clinches his third World Snooker Championship title with an 18-16 victory in a dramatic final at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams clinches dramatic third title

Barry Hearn questions mentality of 'soft' younger players

World Snooker supremo Barry Hearn asks if young snooker players are "settling for second best." Barry Hearn questions mentality of 'soft' younger players

World Championship final: Mark Williams closing in on third world title

Wales' Mark Williams leads John Higgins 15-10 and needs three more frames to claim his third World Championship title. World Championship final: Mark Williams closing in on third world title

Snooker World Championship: Best shots of 2018

BBC Sport looks back at the best shots of the 2018 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, including a sensational semi-final effort from Mark Williams. Snooker World Championship: Best shots of 2018

World Championship: Mark Williams takes control in final - 5 best shots

Watch five of the best shots from the first two sessions of the World Snooker Championship as Mark Williams takes a 10-7 lead at the Crucible. World Championship: Mark Williams takes control in final - 5 best shots

World Snooker Championship final: Mark Williams leads John Higgins

Mark Williams makes a strong start to lead John Higgins 5-3 after the first session of the World Championship final. World Snooker Championship final: Mark Williams leads John Higgins

Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams treats himself to a picnic in final

Mark Williams treats himself to a picnic of an audience member's sweets during the World Championship final at the Crucible. Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams treats himself to a picnic in final

World Snooker Championship: Best shots as Mark Williams beats Barry Hawkins

Watch the five best shots from Mark Williams' thrilling 17-15 World Championship semi-final win over Barry Hawkins at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Best shots as Mark Williams beats Barry Hawkins

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams pulls off 'unbelievable' pot

Watch Mark Williams' pull off an "unbelievable" pot via a double and a cannon during his World Championship semi-final against Barry Hawkins. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams pulls off 'unbelievable' pot

World Snooker Championship: John Higgins beats Kyren Wilson to book place in final

Four-time World Champion John Higgins beats Kyren Wilson by 17-13 to book his place in Sunday's final of World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: John Higgins beats Kyren Wilson to book place in final

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Williams still trails Barry Hawkins in semi-final

Two-time winner Mark Williams remains two frames behind Barry Hawkins, trailing 13-11 after the third session of the World Championship semi-final. World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Williams still trails Barry Hawkins in semi-final

Snooker World Championship: John Higgins maintains two-frame lead over Kyren Wilson

John Higgins takes a two-frame lead against Kyren Wilson in the third session of their semi-final at the World Championship. Snooker World Championship: John Higgins maintains two-frame lead over Kyren Wilson

Darren Morgan reignites Williams feud after being banned for forfeiting match

Darren Morgan has reigniting his feud with Mark Williams after being banned for 12 months by the Rhymney Valley Snooker League after refusing to compete. Darren Morgan reignites Williams feud after being banned for forfeiting match

World Snooker Championship 2018: John Higgins leads Kyren Wilson 9-7 in semi-final

John Higgins leads Kyren Wilson 9-7 after a low-quality second session of their World Championship semi-final. World Snooker Championship 2018: John Higgins leads Kyren Wilson 9-7 in semi-final

World Snooker Championship 2018: Kyren Wilson puts 'bad-boy image' behind him

World Snooker semi-finalist Kyren Wilson tells BBC Sport that his 'cue-smashing' past is well behind him World Snooker Championship 2018: Kyren Wilson puts 'bad-boy image' behind him

World Snooker Championship 2018: Kyren How did he do that?! Wilson's 'incredible' shot

Kyren Wilson misses an opportunity to extend his lead against John Higgins in frame 4 with a miss that "didn't look possible" during their semi-final encounter. World Snooker Championship 2018: Kyren How did he do that?! Wilson's 'incredible' shot

World Snooker Championship 2018: John Higgins takes early advantage against Kyren Wilson in semi-final

Four-time winner John Higgins edges 5-3 ahead of Kyren Wilson after the first session of their World Championship semi-final. World Snooker Championship 2018: John Higgins takes early advantage against Kyren Wilson in semi-final

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ali Carter buoyed by run to quarter-finals

World number 15 Ali Carter says his Crucible form and win over five-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has given him renewed belief. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ali Carter buoyed by run to quarter-finals

Judd Trump finds no positives despite unlucky Crucible exit

Judd Trump says the fact he was “unlucky” to be beaten in a final-frame Crucible decider by “all-time great” John Higgins is no consolation. Judd Trump finds no positives despite unlucky Crucible exit

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Williams eyes 'unbelievable' world crown

Mark Williams says it would be "unbelievable" to become the oldest World Snooker Championship winner since fellow Welshman Ray Reardon in 1978. World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Williams eyes 'unbelievable' world crown

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams beats Ali Carter 13-8 to reach semi-finals

Two-time champion Mark Williams overcomes Ali Carter 13-8 to book his place in the World Snooker semi-finals in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams beats Ali Carter 13-8 to reach semi-finals

World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson beats Mark Allen to reach first Crucible semi-final

England's Kyren Wilson secures the first Crucible semi-final appearance of his career with a comprehensive 13-6 victory over Mark Allen in the quarter-final. World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson beats Mark Allen to reach first Crucible semi-final

World Snooker Championships: Barry Hawkins dominates Ding Junhui in quarters - best five shots

World number six Barry Hawkins closes out a 13-5 win over Ding Junhui to knock out the World Championship favourite at the Crucible. World Snooker Championships: Barry Hawkins dominates Ding Junhui in quarters - best five shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins beats Ding Junhui to reach semi-finals

Barry Hawkins completes a resounding 13-5 victory over Ding Junhui to reach the semi-finals of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins beats Ding Junhui to reach semi-finals

Hawkins leads Ding in quarter-final, Allen & Wilson level

Barry Hawkins takes a 5-3 lead against Ding Junhui in the first session of their World Championship quarter-final. Hawkins leads Ding in quarter-final, Allen & Wilson level

Slow players may be punished next season - Hearn

A "name-and-shame" approach to slow play will force players to speed up, says World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn. Slow players may be punished next season - Hearn

Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams knocks out qualifier Robert Milkins - five best shots

Mark Williams is safely through to the quarter-finals of the World Championship at the Crucible after a routine 13-7 win over English qualifier Robert Milkins. Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams knocks out qualifier Robert Milkins - five best shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: Judd Trump 'fired up' for title quest after Ricky Walden win

Judd Trump credits a 'crazy' shot by Ricky Walden in his comeback victory for kickstarting a World Championship quest. World Snooker Championship 2018: Judd Trump 'fired up' for title quest after Ricky Walden win

Snooker World Championship: Trump into quarter-finals - best five shots

Judd Trump qualifies for the quarter-finals of the World Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield for the fifth time in his career with a 13-9 win over Ricky Walden. Snooker World Championship: Trump into quarter-finals - best five shots

Barry Hearn: Snooker to 'name & shame slow players'

World snooker boss Barry Hearn says the sport will "name & shame" players who have an average shot time over 30 seconds. Barry Hearn: Snooker to 'name & shame slow players'

Snooker World Championships: Ding Junhui dominates against Anthony McGill - best five shots

Watch the best five shots as China's Ding Junhui advances to the quarter-finals of the snooker World Championships after a comfortable 13-4 victory over Anthony McGill. Snooker World Championships: Ding Junhui dominates against Anthony McGill - best five shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: O'Sullivan-Carter clash 'virtually nothing'

World Snooker boss Barry Hearn says Ronnie O'Sullivan's 'barge' on Ali Carter at the Crucible was 'virtually nothing'. World Snooker Championship 2018: O'Sullivan-Carter clash 'virtually nothing'

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui beats Anthony McGill 13-4

Ding Junhui completes a 13-4 win over Anthony McGill to reach the World Championship quarter-finals. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui beats Anthony McGill 13-4

Snooker World Championships: Stunning Walden pot keeps tie with Trump in balance

Ricky Walden pots a stunning blue off the cushion to "steal" the 13th frame from Judd Trump, with the session ending in a finely balanced 8-8 in their second-round tie. Snooker World Championships: Stunning Walden pot keeps tie with Trump in balance

Snooker World Championship: John Higgins storms past Jack Lisowski 13-1 to reach quarter-finals

Four-time world champion John Higgins eases his way into the quarter-finals of the Snooker World Championship beating Jack Lisowski 13-1 in Sheffield. Snooker World Championship: John Higgins storms past Jack Lisowski 13-1 to reach quarter-finals

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui leads Anthony McGill 8-0

Ding Junhui leads Anthony McGill 8-0 after the first session of their second-round match at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui leads Anthony McGill 8-0

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams pulls off another amazing fluke shot

World number seven Mark Williams pulls off another incredible fluke shot in his second-round match against Robert Milkins at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams pulls off another amazing fluke shot

Five best shots - Kyren Wilson through to quarter-finals after defeating Jamie Jones

Watch a selection of the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats Jamie Jones 13-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. Five best shots - Kyren Wilson through to quarter-finals after defeating Jamie Jones

'I am not a limbo dancer' - O'Sullivan plays down Carter clash

Ronnie O'Sullivan says his World Championship clash with Ali Carter was "nothing" and blames the media for trying to make a story out of it. 'I am not a limbo dancer' - O'Sullivan plays down Carter clash

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan is out after "careless" missed pots

Ronnie O'Sullivan is out of the 2018 World Championship after "carelessness" caused him to miss two crucial pots in his second-round defeat to Ali Carter. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan is out after "careless" missed pots

Ronnie O'Sullivan & Ali Carter appear to collide at Snooker World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter appear to collide with each other as tensions rise during their World Championship second-round match at the Crucible in Sheffield. Ronnie O'Sullivan & Ali Carter appear to collide at Snooker World Championship

Snooker World Championship: Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian 13-10 to reach last eight

Watch a selection of the best shots as Barry Hawkins beats debutant Lyu Haotian 13-10 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship in Sheffield. Snooker World Championship: Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian 13-10 to reach last eight

World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian to reach last eight

Former runner-up Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian to reach the last eight of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins beats Lyu Haotian to reach last eight

Snooker World Championship: Mark Allen wins with century break

2018 Masters champion Mark Allen makes a century break to seal a "devastating" 13-8 win over Joe Perry after claiming all five frames of the final session. Snooker World Championship: Mark Allen wins with century break

Jamie Jones: Welshman says he got fed up of 'hoping' he would perform

Jamie Jones tells BBC Sport he got fed up of "hoping" he would play well and his 30th birthday was a wake-up call. Jamie Jones: Welshman says he got fed up of 'hoping' he would perform

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ali Carter leads Ronnie O'Sullivan in second round

Two-time World Championship runner-up Ali Carter builds a surprise 5-3 lead over Ronnie O'Sullivan their second-round meeting. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ali Carter leads Ronnie O'Sullivan in second round

Stephen Lee: Banned snooker player denies charge of working illegally in Hong Kong

Banned snooker player Stephen Lee must stay in Hong Kong until June to fight a charge of working illegally in the former British colony. Stephen Lee: Banned snooker player denies charge of working illegally in Hong Kong

World Snooker Championship 2018: Judd Trump 'relieved' to reach second round

Judd Trump says he will have to improve dramatically on his 10-9 first-round win over Chris Wakelin at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship 2018: Judd Trump 'relieved' to reach second round

World Snooker Championship 2018: Wakelin rues missed chance to upstage Trump

Crucible debutant Chris Wakelin say he "fell short" when the pressure ramped up in his narrow defeat against Judd Trump. World Snooker Championship 2018: Wakelin rues missed chance to upstage Trump

World Snooker Championship: Watch as Anthony McGill seals 'unbelievable' comeback against Ryan Day

Watch the dramatic finish as Anthony McGill seals an "unbelievable" comeback by winning five frames in a row to beat Ryan Day in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship: Watch as Anthony McGill seals 'unbelievable' comeback against Ryan Day

World Snooker Championship 2018: Anthony McGill beats Ryan Day in round one

Anthony McGill wins five frames in a row, recovering from 8-5 down to beat Ryan Day in the World Championship first round. World Snooker Championship 2018: Anthony McGill beats Ryan Day in round one

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen's fluke treble wins frame

Watch as Northern Ireland's Mark Allen flukes a treble taking the final frame of the session against Joe Perry in their second-round match World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen's fluke treble wins frame

World Snooker Championship 2018: John Higgins wary of Lisowski 'upgrade'

John Higgins describes Jack Lisowski as 'a special talent' as the pair prepare to meet in the World Championship second round. World Snooker Championship 2018: John Higgins wary of Lisowski 'upgrade'

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ryan Day hits 'absolutely perfect' 145 break

Ryan Day hits an "absolutely perfect" break of 145 in the final frame of the first session of his first round World Championship match against Anthony McGill to take a 6-3 lead. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ryan Day hits 'absolutely perfect' 145 break

World Snooker Championship 2018: Higgins sees off Un-Nooh

Watch five of the best shots as four-time champion John Higgins beats Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Higgins sees off Un-Nooh

'Can you believe it?' - Un-Nooh misses final red in 147 attempt

Watch Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh fail on the final red of a 147 attempt at the World Championship in Sheffield. 'Can you believe it?' - Un-Nooh misses final red in 147 attempt

Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams shows class against Jimmy Robertson

Two-time champion Mark Williams booked his place in the second round of the Snooker World Championship beating Jimmy Robertson 10-5 at the Crucible in Sheffield. Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams shows class against Jimmy Robertson

Neil Robertson: 2010 world champion says cue tip problems affected him

Neil Robertson believes changing his tip halfway through his defeat by Robert Milkins affected his chances of victory. Neil Robertson: 2010 world champion says cue tip problems affected him

Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage

This week's sport on the BBC includes the World Snooker Championship, Champions League semi-finals and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage

Two-time champion Williams eases past Robertson

Mark Williams completes a 10-5 win over Jimmy Robertson as the two-time champion reaches round two of the World Championship. Two-time champion Williams eases past Robertson

I'm putting my cue down for a bit - Bingham

Stuart Bingham will take a break from snooker and refocus on next season after losing in round one of the World Championship. I'm putting my cue down for a bit - Bingham

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ricky Walden back in the groove in Sheffield

Chester's Ricky Walden admits to having had to adjust his game to deal with his ongoing back problems. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ricky Walden back in the groove in Sheffield

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen prepares to face 'class act' Joe Perry

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he expects an 'open' match against Joe Perry in the second round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen prepares to face 'class act' Joe Perry

Jack Lisowski: Stuart Bingham win shows how far 'my game has improved'

Jack Lisowski said his first-round World Championship win over Stuart Bingham shows just how far he has progressed in the last five years. Jack Lisowski: Stuart Bingham win shows how far 'my game has improved'

World Snooker Championship: Jack Lisowski knocks out Mark Bingham

Watch five of the best shots as Jack Lisowski pulls off a superb 10-7 win over Stuart Bingham, including the "shot of the tournament so far". World Snooker Championship: Jack Lisowski knocks out Mark Bingham

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ricky Walden quashes Luca Brecel's fightback

Watch five of the best shots as Ricky Walden quashes Luca Brecel's fightback to secure a 10-6 victory in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ricky Walden quashes Luca Brecel's fightback

World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams' outstanding fluke

World number seven Mark Williams pulls off an outstanding fluke in his World Championship first round match against Jimmy Robertson at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Mark Williams' outstanding fluke

Why has the Crucible banned football shirts?

After a relaxing of the rules in recent years, why has the Crucible banned the wearing of football shirts at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield? Why has the Crucible banned football shirts?

Ding Junhui beats countryman Xiao Guodong - five best shots

World number three Ding Junhui beats fellow countryman Xiao Guodong 10-3 to secure a place in the last 16 of the World Championship Snooker. Ding Junhui beats countryman Xiao Guodong - five best shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui beats Xiao Guodong 10-3

Ding Junhui takes less than a hour to wrap up a convincing victory over fellow Chinese player Xiao Guodong. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ding Junhui beats Xiao Guodong 10-3

World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins makes second round once again

Barry Hawkins says he is relieved to reach the second round in the World Championship for the eighth-straight season. World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins makes second round once again

World Snooker Championship 2018: Shaun Murphy reflects on Jamie Jones defeat

Shaun Murphy is glad that the naivety of youth helped him win the world title 13 years ago after losing in this year's first round. World Snooker Championship 2018: Shaun Murphy reflects on Jamie Jones defeat

World Snooker Championship: Barry Hawkins overcomes Carrington challenge - five best shots

2017 semi-finalist Barry Hawkins battles through to the second round of the World Snooker Championship with a hard-fought 10-7 win over Stuart Carrington. World Snooker Championship: Barry Hawkins overcomes Carrington challenge - five best shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: Jamie Jones stuns Shaun Murphy

Watch five of the best shots as qualifier Jamie Jones recovers from 8-5 down to knock out number eight seed Shaun Murphy 10-9 in the first round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Jamie Jones stuns Shaun Murphy

World Snooker Championship 2018: Liam Highfield grateful for Crucible debut after almost quitting

Liam Highfield almost quit snooker because of health issues but his decision to stay on is rewarded after his Crucible debut. World Snooker Championship 2018: Liam Highfield grateful for Crucible debut after almost quitting

Allen eases past Highfield into round two - day three report

Mark Allen secures a comfortable 10-5 win over qualifier Liam Highfield to move into the World Championship second round. Allen eases past Highfield into round two - day three report

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan wanted to refund spectators

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he wanted to "give spectators their money back" after making an awful start in his 10-7 victory over Stephen Maguire at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan wanted to refund spectators

World Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan recovers to beat Maguire - five best shots

Watch the five best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan recovers to beat Stephen Maguire 10-7 and reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan recovers to beat Maguire - five best shots

World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a brilliant comeback to beat Stephen Maguire 10-7 and reach the second round of the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire

World Snooker Championship 2018: Stuart Carrington feels sharp on Crucible return

Stuart Carrington hopes to benefit from previous visits as he looks to make it third time lucky at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Stuart Carrington feels sharp on Crucible return

World Snooker Championship: Joe Perry knocks out Mark Selby - watch five best shots

Watch the five best shots as defending champion Mark Selby is knocked out in the first round of the World Championship after a shock 10-4 defeat by Joe Perry. World Snooker Championship: Joe Perry knocks out Mark Selby - watch five best shots

World Snooker Championships: Reigning champion Mark Selby 7-2 to down to Joe Perry

Reigning champion Mark Selby trails Joe Perry 7-2 after the opening session of their first-round match at the 2018 World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championships: Reigning champion Mark Selby 7-2 to down to Joe Perry

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Selby trails 7-2 against Joe Perry

Defending champion Mark Selby needs a big recovery against Joe Perry in the opening match of the 2018 World Championship. World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Selby trails 7-2 against Joe Perry

World Snooker Championship 2018: Frame scores, complete results & highest break

Latest scores, complete results and highest break for the 2018 World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2018: Frame scores, complete results & highest break

World Championship preview: O'Sullivan avoids Hendry comparisons

On the eve of the 2018 World Championship, Ronnie O'Sullivan says it would be "difficult" to compare his record to that of Stephen Hendry. World Championship preview: O'Sullivan avoids Hendry comparisons

World Snooker Championship 2018: Crucible quest continues for qualifying survivors

The delivery driver chasing Crucible glory and the not-so-new faces who survived the trauma of World Championship qualifying. World Snooker Championship 2018: Crucible quest continues for qualifying survivors

2018 World Championship: What makes the perfect snooker player?

Who has the best technique? Who is the top break-builder? Snooker's finest on what makes the perfect player. 2018 World Championship: What makes the perfect snooker player?

World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan praises Mark Selby's temperament

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says three-time winner Mark Selby is the "king of temperament". World Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan praises Mark Selby's temperament

Champion Selby & O'Sullivan learn opponents at Worlds

Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Stephen Maguire, while defending champion Mark Selby faces Joe Perry in the first round of the World Championship. Champion Selby & O'Sullivan learn opponents at Worlds

World Championship: Ken Doherty out in qualifying, Graeme Dott through

Former champion Ken Doherty loses in the final round of qualifying for the World Championship, while 2006 winner Graeme Dott goes through. World Championship: Ken Doherty out in qualifying, Graeme Dott through

Allen hails stepson after 13-year-old's 147

Robbie McGuigan took just five minutes to hit the maximum break at a club in Antrim. Allen hails stepson after 13-year-old's 147

World Snooker Championship: How to watch on the BBC

Watch live coverage of the 2018 World Championship on BBC TV, Red Button, Connected TV, online and BBC Sport app. World Snooker Championship: How to watch on the BBC

Liang makes 147 - then misses easy final black on 140

China's Liang Wenbo misses the final black for an unprecedented second 147 break in his first-round match in World Championship qualifying. Liang makes 147 - then misses easy final black on 140

Women's world champion On Yee knocked out in qualifying

Women's world champion Ng On Yee is knocked out by Matthew Selt in the first round of qualifying for the World Championships. Women's world champion On Yee knocked out in qualifying

World Championship qualifiers: Ng On Yee and Reanne Evans in the draw

World women's champion Ng On Yee will face Matthew Selt in the first round of qualifying for the World Championship. World Championship qualifiers: Ng On Yee and Reanne Evans in the draw

Selby beats Hawkins to retain China Open title

World number one Mark Selby retains the China Open title by thrashing Barry Hawkins 11-3 in the final in Beijing. Selby beats Hawkins to retain China Open title

China Open 2018: Defending champion Mark Selby through to final against Barry Hawkins

Defending champion Mark Selby will face Barry Hawkins in the final of the China Open after beating Kyren Wilson. China Open 2018: Defending champion Mark Selby through to final against Barry Hawkins

China Open: Mark Selby & Neil Robertson reach semi-finals

World number one Mark Selby reaches the semi-finals of the China Open with a 6-2 victory over Mark Williams in Beijing. China Open: Mark Selby & Neil Robertson reach semi-finals

Allen facing Crucible wait after defeat at China Open

Masters champion Mark Allen is in danger of missing out on automatic qualification for the World Championship after losing to Mark Williams at the China Open. Allen facing Crucible wait after defeat at China Open

Bingham follows O'Sullivan in making 147 at China Open

Former world champion Stuart Bingham becomes the second player to make a maximum 147 break at the China Open in Beijing this week. Bingham follows O'Sullivan in making 147 at China Open

O'Sullivan knocked out despite 147 break

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out in the first round of the China Open by Elliot Slessor despite making a maximum 147 break. O'Sullivan knocked out despite 147 break

China Open: Mark Allen boosts World Championship hopes with first-round win

Mark Allen boosts his chances of regain a top-16 place for the World Championship by winning his first-round match at the China Open. China Open: Mark Allen boosts World Championship hopes with first-round win

O'Sullivan beats Murphy to win Players Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Shaun Murphy to claim his first Players Championship title, winning Sunday's final in Llandudno 10-4. O'Sullivan beats Murphy to win Players Championship

Players Championship: Murphy to face O'Sullivan in final

Shaun Murphy beats Mark Williams 6-3 to set up a final against Ronnie O'Sullivan. Players Championship: Murphy to face O'Sullivan in final

Murphy beats McGill to reach semi-finals

Shaun Murphy sets up a Players Championship semi-final with Mark Williams by edging a tight match with Anthony McGill. Murphy beats McGill to reach semi-finals

Defending champion Trump sets up O'Sullivan semi-final

Judd Trump sets up a Players Championship semi-final with five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan. Defending champion Trump sets up O'Sullivan semi-final

Higgins whitewashed by McGill but Trump through

Four-time world champion John Higgins is whitewashed by fellow Scot Anthony McGill in the first round of the Players Championship. Higgins whitewashed by McGill but Trump through

Day beats Selby in Players Championship, O'Sullivan also through

Ryan Day continues his superb form by knocking out world number one Mark Selby in the first round of the Players Championship. Day beats Selby in Players Championship, O'Sullivan also through

Ding and Murphy into Players Championship quarters

Ding Junhui and Shaun Murphy progress to the quarter-finals of the Players Championship in Llandudno. Ding and Murphy into Players Championship quarters

Ryan Day: Welsh snooker player wins Gibraltar Open

Welsh snooker player Ryan Day wins his second ranking tournament by beating China's Cao Yupeng 4-0 in the Gibraltar Open final. Ryan Day: Welsh snooker player wins Gibraltar Open

Watch Allen hit 147 in Masters homecoming event

Masters champion Mark Allen delights fans in Antrim as he completes a maximum 147 at his homecoming event in Northern Ireland. Watch Allen hit 147 in Masters homecoming event

Welsh Open: Higgins beats Hawkins for record fifth title

John Higgins became the first player to win five Welsh Open titles with a 9-7 victory over Barry Hawkins in Cardiff. Welsh Open: Higgins beats Hawkins for record fifth title

O'Sullivan buys food for homeless man in snow

Ronnie O'Sullivan had just lost in the quarter-final of the Welsh Open when he came across the man. O'Sullivan buys food for homeless man in snow

Hawkins beats Saengkham to reach Welsh Open final

England's Barry Hawkins beats Thailand's Noppon Saengkham 6-4 to book a place in the Welsh Open final. Hawkins beats Saengkham to reach Welsh Open final

Welsh Open: Barry Hawkins faces Noppon Saengkham in semi-finals

Former World Championship finalist Barry Hawkins reaches the semi-finals of the Welsh Open by defeating Yan Bingtao 5-1 in Cardiff. Welsh Open: Barry Hawkins faces Noppon Saengkham in semi-finals

Ng On-yee: 'Ladies can be good at snooker - even with glasses'

Hong Kong's Ng On-yee tells BBC Sport that becoming world number one is "only the beginning" of her career. Ng On-yee: 'Ladies can be good at snooker - even with glasses'

Welsh Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan sets up John Higgins quarter-final

Ronnie O'Sullivan extends his winning streak to 18 frames after back-to-back whitewashes set up a Welsh Open quarter-final with John Higgins. Welsh Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan sets up John Higgins quarter-final

Welsh Open: The snooker frame that lasted 74mins, 14 secs

Watch the frame that lasted more than an hour at the Welsh Open before Mark Williams beat Aditya Mehta. Welsh Open: The snooker frame that lasted 74mins, 14 secs

Welsh Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan through to last 32

Ronnie O'Sullivan is safely through to the last 32 of the Welsh Open after beating Graeme Dott 4-0. Welsh Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan through to last 32

Welsh Open Snooker: Williams through as Murphy crashes out

Mark Williams safely saw off the challenge of Mark King to book his place in Round Two of the Welsh Open. Welsh Open Snooker: Williams through as Murphy crashes out

Welsh Open: The 'elephant in the room' between Williams and Morgan

BBC Sport Wales' Ian Hunt addresses the "elephant in the room" between Williams and Morgan after the pair criticised each other ahead of the Welsh Open. Welsh Open: The 'elephant in the room' between Williams and Morgan

Williams a 'bully' and 'keyboard warrior' - Morgan

Snooker player Darren Morgan has accused two-time world champion Mark Williams of being a "bully and "keyboard warrior," in a row over eligibility at the Welsh Open. Williams a 'bully' and 'keyboard warrior' - Morgan

Welsh Open Snooker: Teenager Jackson Page hoping to secure 'big' win

Welsh teenager Jackson Page eyes a big name scalp after progressing to the second round of the Welsh Open in Cardiff. Welsh Open Snooker: Teenager Jackson Page hoping to secure 'big' win

Hong Kong's Ng first Asian to top ladies world rankings

Hong Kong's Ng On-yee is the first Asian to top the World Ladies Billiards and Snooker rankings. Hong Kong's Ng first Asian to top ladies world rankings

World Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ding Junhui to win title

Ronnie O'Sullivan claims a comfortable 10-3 victory over Ding Junhui to win the World Grand Prix in Preston. World Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ding Junhui to win title

Jackson Page: Teenager's 'relief' at Welsh Open entry

Welsh teenager Jackson Page is 'very happy' after earning a late call-up to the Welsh Open, which starts on Monday. Jackson Page: Teenager's 'relief' at Welsh Open entry

World Grand Prix: Mark Selby beats Michael White to reach semi-finals

World number one Mark Selby beats Michael White 5-2 to reach the World Grand Prix semi-finals in Preston. World Grand Prix: Mark Selby beats Michael White to reach semi-finals

World Grand Prix: Mark Selby beats Michael White to reach semi-finals

World number one Mark Selby beats Michael White 5-2 to reach the World Grand Prix semi-finals in Preston. World Grand Prix: Mark Selby beats Michael White to reach semi-finals

Welsh Open 2018: Scores & schedule of play

Find out who plays when at this year's Welsh Open, featuring defending champion Stuart Bingham, world number one Mark Selby and Ronnie O'Sullivan. Welsh Open 2018: Scores & schedule of play

World Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes four centuries v Xiao Guodong

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes four centuries as he thrashes Xiao Guodong 5-0 in the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix. World Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan makes four centuries v Xiao Guodong

Ronnie O'Sullivan youngest 147 record beaten by amateur Sean Maddocks

An amateur snooker player surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan's record as the youngest player to make a competitive maximum 147 break. Ronnie O'Sullivan youngest 147 record beaten by amateur Sean Maddocks

Welsh Open 2018: BBC coverage details and times

BBC coverage details for this year's Welsh Open, live on BBC Two Wales, BBC Red Button, Connected TVs and online. Welsh Open 2018: BBC coverage details and times

World Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats teenager Yan Bingtao to reach quarter-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan is through to the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix in Preston with a narrow win over Chinese teenager Yan Bingtao. World Grand Prix: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats teenager Yan Bingtao to reach quarter-finals

Jackson Page: Teenager will compete in Welsh Open

Teenage snooker sensation Jackson Page will compete in the Welsh Open after being called up to replace Joe Swail. Jackson Page: Teenager will compete in Welsh Open

World Grand Prix: Mark Allen edged out by Xiao Guodong in Preston

Masters champion Mark Allen lets slip a 3-0 lead as Xiao Guodong fights back to win 4-3 in the World Grand Prix. World Grand Prix: Mark Allen edged out by Xiao Guodong in Preston

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Robert Milkins in World Grand Prix

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes light work of Robert Milkins with a 4-0 victory to progress into the second round of the World Grand Prix. Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Robert Milkins in World Grand Prix

Michael Georgiou inspired by Shoot Out success

Michael Georgiou, snooker's latest first-time ranking event winner, wants his Shoot Out success to inspire him to greater glory. Michael Georgiou inspired by Shoot Out success

Snooker Shoot Out: Michael Georgiou beats Graeme Dott to win title

Cypriot Michael Georgiou beats Scotland's Graeme Dott in a thrilling finish to win the Coral Snooker Shoot Out in Watford. Snooker Shoot Out: Michael Georgiou beats Graeme Dott to win title

Mark Williams: Welshman honoured to join snooker's ultimate winners' club

Welshman Mark Williams reflects on becoming only the fifth player to win 20 ranking snooker tournaments - 22 years after winning his first. Mark Williams: Welshman honoured to join snooker's ultimate winners' club

Mark Williams beats Graeme Dott to win German Masters

Mark Williams becomes only the fifth player to win 20 ranking events with victory over Scotland's Graeme Dott in the final of the German Masters. Mark Williams beats Graeme Dott to win German Masters

Masters champion Allen targets world title challenge

Mark Allen says his Masters triumph will give him belief that he can be a genuine contender at this year's World Championship. Masters champion Allen targets world title challenge

Mark Allen welcomed home after Masters triumph

Mark Allen says his Masters triumph is finally beginning to sink in "after a surreal" day as he arrives home to a hero's welcome. Mark Allen welcomed home after Masters triumph

Masters: Flukes & trick shots

Watch our selection of the best flukes and trick shots from the 2018 Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Flukes & trick shots

Masters: Wasps, flies and baby ants - bugs v snooker

Watch some of the strangest moments of the 2018 Masters as wasps, flies and ants all interrupt play at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Wasps, flies and baby ants - bugs v snooker

Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson 'devastated' at final loss to Mark Allen

Kyren Wilson says he was "devastated" to lose his first final at a Triple Crown event, after his Masters defeat by Mark Allen. Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson 'devastated' at final loss to Mark Allen

Masters: Mark Allen beats Kyren Wilson - five best shots

Watch the five best shots of the 2018 Masters final as Mark Allen beat Kyren Wilson 10-7 to become the first Northern Irishman to win the title since Dennis Taylor in 1987. Masters: Mark Allen beats Kyren Wilson - five best shots

Masters: Mark Allen's cheers and Kyren Wilson's tears

Emotions runs high as Mark Allen beats Kyren Wilson 10-7 to become the first Northern Irishman to win the Masters since Dennis Taylor in 1987. Masters: Mark Allen's cheers and Kyren Wilson's tears

Masters 2018: Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson drawing 4-4 after first session of final

Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson are locked together at 4-4 after the opening session of the Masters final. Masters 2018: Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson drawing 4-4 after first session of final

Masters 2018: Shots of the tournament

Watch the best shots of the 2018 Masters, featuring superb pots from Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and three efforts from finalist Kyren Wilson. Masters 2018: Shots of the tournament

Masters: Mark Allen's cheeky treble

Mark Allen produces a cheeky treble during the third frame of his Masters final against Kyren Wilson. Masters: Mark Allen's cheeky treble

Barry Hearn says snooker can survive without Ronnie O'Sullivan

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn is confident the sport can survive without Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has threatened to not play in the 2018 World Championship. Barry Hearn says snooker can survive without Ronnie O'Sullivan

Allen knocks out Higgins to reach Masters final - five best shots

Watch the five best shots as Northern Ireland's Mark Allen ensures there will be a first-time winner of the Masters this year by beating John Higgins 6-3 to reach the final. Allen knocks out Higgins to reach Masters final - five best shots

Masters 2018: Mark Allen beats John Higgins 6-3 to join Kyren Wilson in final

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen ensures there will be a first-time winner of the Masters this year as he beats John Higgins 6-3 to reach the final. Masters 2018: Mark Allen beats John Higgins 6-3 to join Kyren Wilson in final

Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to reach final - five best shots

Watch five great shots as Kyren Wilson beats world number three Judd Trump 6-5 to book his place in Sunday's Masters final. Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Judd Trump to reach final - five best shots

Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson edges Judd Trump 6-5 to reach first final

England's Kyren Wilson produces one of the great comebacks in Masters history to beat world number three Judd Trump 6-5 and book a place in Sunday's final. Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson edges Judd Trump 6-5 to reach first final

Masters: Judd Trump's moment of brilliance or luck?

Judd Trump misses an easy pink but still manages to snooker Kyren Wilson in the semi-finals of the Maters tournament - but did he mean it? Masters: Judd Trump's moment of brilliance or luck?

Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson wants titles to make sons proud

World number 14 Kyren Wilson says he is far from satisfied with just reaching the semi-finals of the Masters. Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson wants titles to make sons proud

Masters: John Higgins eases past Ryan Day - five best shots

Watch the five best shots as two-time Masters winner John Higgins moves into the semi-finals with a 6-1 victory over Ryan Day. Masters: John Higgins eases past Ryan Day - five best shots

Masters 2018: John Higgins beats Ryan Day to reach semi-finals

Two-time Masters winner John Higgins moves into the semi-finals of the 2018 event with a 6-1 victory over Ryan Day. Masters 2018: John Higgins beats Ryan Day to reach semi-finals

Masters: Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals

Watch five great shots as Judd Trump holds off a comeback from Shaun Murphy to win 6-4 and move into the Masters semi-finals. Masters: Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals

Masters 2018: Mark Allen 'excited' about opportunity to make final

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen is 'excited' about the opportunity to reach the final of the Masters at Alexandra Palace for the first time. Masters 2018: Mark Allen 'excited' about opportunity to make final

Masters 2018: Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals

Judd Trump held off a comeback from Shaun Murphy to win 6-4 and move into the Masters semi-finals. Masters 2018: Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals

Masters: Kyren Wilson thrashes Mark Williams - 5 best shots

Watch five great shots as world number 14 Kyren Wilson moves into the semi-finals of the Masters with a 6-1 victory over two-time champion Mark Williams. Masters: Kyren Wilson thrashes Mark Williams - 5 best shots

Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson thrashes Mark Williams to move into the semi-finals

World number 14 Kyren Wilson moves into the semi-finals of the Masters with a 6-1 win over two-time champion Mark Williams. Masters 2018: Kyren Wilson thrashes Mark Williams to move into the semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan loses in Masters to Mark Allen

Watch the five best shots as Mark Allen beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-1 in a shock quarter-final Masters win at London's Alexandra Palace. Ronnie O'Sullivan loses in Masters to Mark Allen

Masters 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out - 'I'm glad it's over'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is "glad it's over" following his 6-1 quarter-final defeat to Mark Allen at the 2018 Masters, adding that he had "double vision" and was not well enough to play. Masters 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan knocked out - 'I'm glad it's over'

Allen beats Masters champion O'Sullivan

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is eliminated from the 2018 Masters with a 6-1 quarter-final loss to Northern Ireland's Mark Allen. Allen beats Masters champion O'Sullivan

Masters: John Higgins overcomes Anthony McGill - five best shots

Watch five best shots as John Higgins beats Anthony McGill to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: John Higgins overcomes Anthony McGill - five best shots

Masters: John Higgins fights back to beat gutsy Anthony McGill

Two-time champion John Higgins given a scare by fellow Scot Anthony McGill before booking his place in the Masters quarter-finals with a 6-4 win. Masters: John Higgins fights back to beat gutsy Anthony McGill

Murphy holds off Carter fightback - report and best shots

Shaun Murphy says his 6-4 Masters win over Ali Carter was "nerve-wracking" after surviving a fightback at Alexandra Palace. Murphy holds off Carter fightback - report and best shots

Masters: Sean Murphy holds off Ali Carter - five best shots

Watch five best shots as Sean Murphy holds off Ali Carter's comeback to win 6-4 in his opening match in the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Sean Murphy holds off Ali Carter - five best shots

Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins 6-4 to reach quarter-finals

Kyren Wilson recorded his first Masters win with a 6-4 victory over former Crucible finalist Barry Hawkins. Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins 6-4 to reach quarter-finals

Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins in tough battle - five best shots

Watch five best shots as Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins in a closely fought first-round encounter in the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins in tough battle - five best shots

Masters: Shaun Murphy motivated by more 'Triple Crown' success

Shaun Murphy says trying to emulate snooker's greats by winning multiple Triple Crown events keeps him motivated. Masters: Shaun Murphy motivated by more 'Triple Crown' success

Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Marco Fu - best shots

Watch the best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Marco Fu 6-0 with a sublime performance to ease into the quarter-finals of the Masters. Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Marco Fu - best shots

Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Marco Fu 6-0 at Alexandra Palace

Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashes Marco Fu 6-0 with a sublime performance to ease into the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Marco Fu 6-0 at Alexandra Palace

Trump survives Liang fightback at Masters

World number three Judd Trump survives a fightback from China's Liang Wenbo to reach the Masters quarter-finals. Trump survives Liang fightback at Masters

Masters: Liang Wenbo hits brilliant 139 break but loses to Judd Trump

Liang Wenbo hits the highest break of the 2018 Masters so far, a fabulous 139 in the eighth frame against Judd Trump, but loses 6-4. Masters: Liang Wenbo hits brilliant 139 break but loses to Judd Trump

Masters: Judd Trump holds off Liang Wenbo - five best shots

Watch five best shots as Judd Trump holds off Liang Wenbo to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Judd Trump holds off Liang Wenbo - five best shots

Masters: Ryan Day knocks out Ding Junhui in thrilling comeback - five best shots

Watch five best shots as Ryan Day completes a thrilling comeback after being 3-0 down against Ding Junhui during their first-round meeting at the Masters. Masters: Ryan Day knocks out Ding Junhui in thrilling comeback - five best shots

Ryan Day: Welshman aims to beat Junhui on Masters return

Welshman Ryan Day says competing in snooker's Masters in London's Alexandra Palace caps a good few months for him. Ryan Day: Welshman aims to beat Junhui on Masters return

Masters: Mark Allen knocks out Luca Brecel - five best shots

Watch the best five shots as Northern Ireland's Mark Allen comfortably knocks out Belgian Luca Brecel in their Masters first-round match at London's Alexandra Palace. Masters: Mark Allen knocks out Luca Brecel - five best shots

Masters: 'What's your second name again?' - Dennis Taylor's awkward intro mix-up

Watch as Dennis Taylor accidentally introduces Mark Allen as Mark Williams before his first-round match in the Masters. Masters: 'What's your second name again?' - Dennis Taylor's awkward intro mix-up

Master: Mark Selby loses to Mark Williams - Five Best Shots

Watch five best shots as world number one Mark Selby suffers a first-round defeat by Mark Williams in the opening match of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace. Master: Mark Selby loses to Mark Williams - Five Best Shots

Masters: Mark Selby loses to Mark Williams in first round at Alexandra Palace

World number one Mark Selby suffers a first-round defeat by Mark Williams in the opening match of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. Masters: Mark Selby loses to Mark Williams in first round at Alexandra Palace

Masters 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan aims for eighth win

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is aiming to win the Masters for an eighth time as the top 16 players compete at Alexandra Palace. Masters 2018: Ronnie O'Sullivan aims for eighth win