Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05 13:30 | 7 | Sam Craigie vs Peng Yisong | 5-1 |
| 09/05 13:30 | 7 | Liam Highfield vs Jimmy White | 5-1 |
| 09/05 13:30 | 7 | Ricky Walden vs Ian Burns | 3-5 |
| 09/05 13:30 | 7 | John Higgins vs Dylan Emery | 5-1 |
| 09/05 09:00 | 7 | Mark Davis vs Liam Graham | 5-1 |
| 09/05 09:00 | 7 | Jordan Brown vs Himanshu Dinesh Jain | 5-1 |
| 09/05 09:00 | 7 | Hossein Vafaei vs Marco Fu | 4-5 |
| 09/05 09:00 | 7 | Michael White vs Andrew Pagett | 5-3 |
| 09/04 18:00 | 7 | Shaun Murphy vs Ben Mertens | 2-5 |
| 09/04 18:00 | 7 | Xiao Guodong vs Alexander Ursenbacher | 5-0 |
| 09/04 18:00 | 7 | Stephen Maguire vs Manasawin Phetmalaikul | 5-2 |
| 09/04 18:00 | 7 | Dominic Dale vs Rebecca Kenna | 5-0 |
Teams
Wikipedia - 2023 Wuhan Open (snooker)
The 2023 Wuhan Open (officially the 2023 Panda Club Wuhan Open) was a professional snooker tournament that took place from 9 to 15 October 2023 at the Wuhan Gymnasium in Wuhan, China. The fifth ranking event of the 2023–24 season, it followed the 2023 English Open and preceded the 2023 Northern Ireland Open. The inaugural edition of the Wuhan Open, it was the second professional snooker tournament (following the invitational 2023 Shanghai Masters) and the first ranking event held in mainland China since the 2019 World Open, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was broadcast domestically in China by CCTV-5 and in Europe (including the UK) by Eurosport and Discovery+. It was available from Matchroom Sport in all other territories. The winner received £140,000 from a total prize fund of £700,000.
Qualifiers took place from 1 to 5 September at the Morningside Arena in Leicester, England. Qualifying matches featuring the top two players in the world rankings (Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel), the two highest ranked Chinese players (Ding Junhui and Zhou Yuelong), and four Chinese wildcards were held over to be played in Wuhan. The reigning world champion Brecel withdrew in advance of the tournament's main stage, as did Mark Williams, Graeme Dott, and David Gilbert.
Judd Trump won the tournament, defeating Ali Carter 10–7 in the final to secure the 25th ranking title of his career, which put him level with Williams in joint fifth place on the all-time list. Having claimed the English Open title the previous week, Trump won back-to-back ranking events for the fourth time in his career. He became the third player in snooker history to win back-to-back ranking tournaments in different countries, after Stephen Hendry in 1990 and Williams in 2002.
The qualifiers in Leicester produced 32 centuries and the main stage in Wuhan produced 69 centuries. The highest break prize was shared by Aaron Hill, who made a 145 break in his qualifying match against Joe Perry, and Carter, who made a 145 in his last-64 match against Jamie Clarke.
The tournament features a thrilling format, where players compete in a series of intense matches to earn their place in the main event. With a rich history and a reputation for attracting top-notch talent, the Wuhan Open Qualifiers offer a platform for both seasoned professionals and emerging stars to showcase their skills and make their mark in the snooker world.
The atmosphere at the Wuhan Open Qualifiers is electric, as passionate fans fill the venue, creating an incredible ambiance that adds to the excitement of the matches. The players are pushed to their limits, displaying their precision, strategy, and nerves of steel as they battle it out on the green baize.
The tournament not only provides a thrilling spectacle for snooker enthusiasts but also offers a unique opportunity for players to gain valuable ranking points and enhance their professional careers. The stakes are high, as the top performers in the Wuhan Open Qualifiers earn the chance to compete against the world's best players in the main event, where they have the opportunity to claim the coveted title and a substantial prize purse.
The Wuhan Open Qualifiers is not just a tournament; it is a celebration of the sport of snooker. It brings together players, fans, and enthusiasts from all walks of life, united by their love for the game. Whether you are a die-hard snooker fan or a casual observer, this tournament promises to deliver thrilling matches, unforgettable moments, and a true showcase of the skill and passion that defines the sport.