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Jimmy White eliminated from World Snooker Championship qualifying; The 2025 World Snooker Championship is set for April 19 to May 5, with Kyren Wilson defending his title against Jak Jones from the 2024 final.
Last Updated: 12/04/25 8:57am
Jimmy White’s absence from the World Snooker Championship continues, a trend now extending into two decades following his recent defeat in the qualifying rounds.
At 62 years old, White has not participated at the Crucible Theatre since a first-round exit in 2006. Each subsequent year has seen him failing to qualify, with his streak extending to 19 years after his loss to Ashley Carty in the latest qualifying round. The match concluded at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, where Carty emerged victorious with a score of 10-5.
In light of this disappointing outcome, White will need to secure either another invitational tour card or enter Q School if he hopes to continue competing on the professional tour, having faced relegation from the main circuit.
In a separate qualifying match, former German Masters champion Anthony Hamilton showcased his resilience by overcoming a staggering 9-0 deficit to win against Steven Hallworth, finishing 10-8. Remarkably, Hamilton’s victory came after Hallworth had led 63-0 in the 18th frame, aiming to defy history as no player has ever managed to win a best-of-19 match after trailing 9-0. Hamilton made a crucial clearance of 69 to secure his win, reflecting on the intensity of the competition.
“That’s as hard as trying to get over the line in a ranking final,” Hamilton remarked. “If you lose from 9-0, it stays with you forever. You don’t want that kind of legacy.” He further elaborated on the psychological aspects of the match, stating that despite being overwhelmed at times, he never gave up on himself or the match.
Fu makes history
In an impressive display of skill, Marco Fu achieved a rare feat in professional snooker by completing the seventh 16-red clearance during his qualifying match against Ben Mertens. Fu’s remarkable performance included potting the brown as an extra red, followed by successfully potting all 15 reds and their respective colors, culminating in a break of 139.
For context, the highest break in snooker history belongs to Jamie Burnett, who recorded a remarkable 148 during the 2004 UK Championship qualifiers, utilizing a free ball at the start of the frame.
The seven 16-red clearances are:
148 – Jamie Burnett (2004 UK Championship)
141 – Ricky Walden (2008 UK Championship)
141 – Mark Selby (2018 China Open)
140 – Liam Highfield (2020 Scottish Open)
139 – Ryan Day (2023 Tour Championship)
139 – Marco Fu (2025 World Championship)
135 – Steve James (1990 World Championship)
Snooker ranking tournament winners 2024/25
Championship League: Ali CarterXi’an Grand Prix: Kyren WilsonSaudi Arabia Masters: Judd TrumpEnglish Open: Neil RobertsonBritish Open: Mark SelbyWuhan Open: Xiao GuodongNorthern Ireland Open: Kyren WilsonInternational Championship: Ding JunhuiUK Championship: Judd TrumpShoot Out: Tom FordScottish Open: Lei PeifanGerman Masters: Kyren WilsonWelsh Open: Mark SelbyWorld Open: John HigginsWorld Grand Prix: Neil RobertsonPlayers Championship: Kyren WilsonTour Championship: John HigginsWorld Championship: scheduled for April 19 to May 5
Winners of non-ranking events
Shanghai Masters: Judd TrumpChampion of Champions: Mark WilliamsRiyadh Season Championship: Mark AllenThe Masters: Shaun MurphyChampionship League Invitational: Mark Selby
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