2019 World Snooker Championship (Mod Note Post One)

Hotblack Desiato · 29-04-2019 04:54PM

Yeah, Hawkins looked unstoppable in the first session, Wilson did well to catch up and eventually beat him. Can't warm to Wilson though for some reason.

Also, was harsh on Ding earlier, he's not a boring player I just didn't find that session yesterday very entertaining.

Joe_ Public · 29-04-2019 05:34PM

I've tended to be a little against K Wilson in the past, just always looked a bit workmanlike to me to be considered a potential world champion, but definitely wont be making that mistake again. Very impressive in closing out that match today, not many young guys i see as having the grit and mental stamina for these long matches, but he's definitely one of them. No reason for him to fear any opponent from here on in.

Loafing Oaf · 29-04-2019 06:27PM

Two balls wiped their feet before dropping for Trump at a crucial stage of the first evening frame there. Good omen for him perhaps...

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 29-04-2019 06:53PM

Trump wins the first two frames of the evening to level at 9-9. Ding would need to pick up his game here.

Loafing Oaf · 29-04-2019 07:14PM

Evalyn Ripe Canvas wrote: »

Ding would need to pick up his game here.

The way Trump is playing it doesn't like it would make any difference...

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 29-04-2019 07:15PM

Ding hasn't shown up tonight. Trump wins all four frames before the midsession interval to lead 11-9.

gormdubhgorm · 29-04-2019 07:42PM

Joe_ Public wrote: »

I've tended to be a little against K Wilson in the past, just always looked a bit workmanlike to me to be considered a potential world champion, but definitely wont be making that mistake again. Very impressive in closing out that match today, not many young guys i see as having the grit and mental stamina for these long matches, but he's definitely one of them. No reason for him to fear any opponent from here on in.

Ronnie O'Sullivan tipped Kryon Wilson as future world champion sometime earlier this year because he has the 'bottle' etc.

The Nal · 29-04-2019 07:46PM

What a century there from Trump. Ding going home soon.

martyos121 · 29-04-2019 07:47PM

One of the best centuries of the tournament from Trump there, couple of great canons along the way. He’s looking like a potential champion tonight, but doing it for one session isn’t enough, this form has to continue.

gormdubhgorm · 29-04-2019 07:56PM

martyos121 wrote: »

One of the best centuries of the tournament from Trump there, couple of great canons along the way. He’s looking like a potential champion tonight, but doing it for one session isn’t enough, this form has to continue.

I think he blows to hot and cold not consistent enough to win it.
Of course I could look very foolish after this post is read on the 6th of May.

Edit: Trump just missed and broke down at 51 leading 12 frames to 9.

gormdubhgorm · 29-04-2019 08:01PM

Ding got jammy covering that yellow , jayus it's great tension.

Exclamation Marc · 29-04-2019 08:30PM

Both winners back in action tomorrow at 2.30 is fairly harsh.

I know it's the schedule but such a quick turnaround and then for Higgins or Bingham to face into Robertson...ouch.

Say Your Number · 29-04-2019 08:36PM

Ding is the most frustrating player to follow, all the talent in the world, but this infuriating inconsistency, about a decade ago I thought he'd be a nailed on World Champion, now I'm beginning to doubt that.

DJIMI TRARORE · 29-04-2019 09:02PM

I doubt he'll ever win the worlds or even get to many WC finals

mdwexford · 29-04-2019 10:41PM

Wanted Hawkins, Yuelong, Ding and Bingham to win so not a successful day.

Trump was very impressive tonight. On what I’ve seen so far he’s the winner.

Robbo has a tough match v Higgins, he’s so tough to beat here.
Him v Trump in the final would be top drawer viewing though.

Like to see both Wilson’s progress to the semis as well.

Hotblack Desiato · 29-04-2019 11:03PM

Absolutely phenomenal session from Trump there. Must be heartbreaking to be 9-7 up and then lose six in a row to go out.

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 30-04-2019 08:04AM

Today's order of play...

10 am

Kyren Wilson vs David Gilbert (first session)

Ali Carter vs Gary Wilson (first session)

2:30 pm

Neil Robertson vs John Higgins (first session)

Judd Trump vs Stephen Maguire (first session)

7 pm

Kyren Wilson vs David Gilbert (second session)

Ali Carter vs Gary Wilson (second session)

Loafing Oaf · 30-04-2019 10:16AM

Annoying the way BBC and Eurosport always seem to be showing the same match when there's 2 on. Is it in their contracts or something? Or is it always obvious to the true snooker buff which is the more attractive fixture?

Joe_ Public · 30-04-2019 10:28AM

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

Ronnie O'Sullivan tipped Kryon Wilson as future world champion sometime earlier this year because he has the 'bottle' etc.

Ronnie also once tipped Stephen Maguire to go on and dominate the game when the latter was making his breakthrough, so i wouldnt always go on the great man's predictions

But i do think attitude goes a long way, especially in this tournament which is totally unlike any other on the calendar. That said, kyren not exactly in the groove this morning, but i'd expect him to pick it up a bit as the match progresses.

ArmaniJeanss · 30-04-2019 10:32AM

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Annoying the way BBC and Eurosport always seem to be showing the same match when there's 2 on. Is it in their contracts or something? Or is it always obvious to the true snooker buff which is the more attractive fixture?

It's usually an easy choice to be honest. I don't think it's contractual or anything like that.
This afternoon isn't clearcut though, could make a case for either being the main game so might be lucky and have both shown.

RebelButtMunch · 30-04-2019 11:56AM

Wilson's little shuffle and cue movement before each shot had my head wrecked

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 30-04-2019 12:33PM

Gary Wilson came back from 0-3 down against Carter to win five frames in a row, so it's 5-3 to him after the first session.

Kyren Wilson and Gilbert ended level at 4-4 on the other table.

Looking forward to this afternoon. Hoping Higgins raises his game against Robertson. Maguire/Trump could be a one-sided affair unless Maguire plays a lot better than he did against Cahill.

waynescales1 · 30-04-2019 01:42PM

Here we go, Higgins v Robertson. Robertson in great form, JH the master. Has the potential to be a classic.

Loafing Oaf · 30-04-2019 02:03PM

waynescales1 wrote: »

Here we go, Higgins v Robertson. Robertson in great form, JH the master. Has the potential to be a classic.

Or a facile victory for Robbo...

spurshero · 30-04-2019 02:33PM

There’s a bit of a bbc love in going on with Robertson at the moment . He’s unbeatable nearly according to them . I’m not buying it just yet . Higgins has had chances to win both 2 frames so far . Ok Robertson was good v Murphy but to me it looked like Murphy couldn’t wait to get knocked out to get to studio !

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 30-04-2019 02:42PM

Trump 4-0 up on Maguire at the interval. Two centuries from Trump, including a 131 in the first frame. Don't see Maguire rising to the occasion here -- more likely that Trump will cruise to victory.

Loafing Oaf · 30-04-2019 02:44PM

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

This afternoon isn't clearcut though, could make a case for either being the main game so might be lucky and have both shown.

Nope, same one again. although tbh it seems a pretty obvious choice to me.

gormdubhgorm · 30-04-2019 03:27PM

Say Your Number wrote: »

Ding is the most frustrating player to follow, all the talent in the world, but this infuriating inconsistency, about a decade ago I thought he'd be a nailed on World Champion, now I'm beginning to doubt that.

Can a snooker player be described as being 'too nice' ?
He does not seem to want to go out and destroy players which he is well capable of.
But more often that not he seems to wilt when a bit of pressure is put on him as well.
I remember when Hendry was in his pomp he was ruthless and used to even try to win with a session to spare so he could have a rest.
I know the strength and depth was not as strong in Hendry's day but that ruthless streak seems crucial at the top level.

xi5yvm0owc1s2b · 30-04-2019 04:15PM

Speaking of finishing off opponents with a session to spare ... Trump leads Maguire 7-1 and has every chance of going through in two sessions.

Loafing Oaf · 30-04-2019 04:27PM

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

Can a snooker player be described as being 'too nice' ?
He does not seem to want to go out and destroy players which he is well capable of.
But more often that not he seems to wilt when a bit of pressure is put on him as well.
I remember when Hendry was in his pomp he was ruthless and used to even try to win with a session to spare so he could have a rest.
I know the strength and depth was not as strong in Hendry's day but that ruthless streak seems crucial at the top level.

Possibly engaging in dubious stereotyping here, but is that ruthless streak generally lacking among Asian players, with their apparent stoicism and zen calm? And perhaps underlying awareness of the fundamental triviality of sport. Similarly there's a lot of good Asian golfers out there, but only one with a major win.

2019 World Snooker Championship (Mod Note Post One)

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