The Snooker Shoot Out 2025 is underway in Blackpool, with top stars like Mark Allen and Jimmy White featuring on Day Two. The fast-paced event, played over a single ten-minute frame with a shot clock, has already delivered drama.
Yesterday, former world champion Ken Doherty impressed with a strong win over Mateusz Baranowski, while Luca Brecel and Shaun Murphy also advanced.
Today’s early highlights:
Ng On-yee edged ahead of Mark Allen in a cagey opener that drew playful “boring!” chants from the crowd.
Ross Muir upset world champion Zhao Xintong, capitalizing in the final seconds.
Halim Hussain, a late replacement, moved into the last 64 after beating Vladislav Gradinari.
Liam Graham, last year’s runner-up, comfortably defeated Cheung Ka Wai.
Noppon Saengkham advanced past Xu Si despite a late scare.
Yuan Sijun beat Gong Chenzhi after a lively frame.
Chang Bingyu booked a last-64 place by overpowering Liam Pullen.
The standout performance came from Wu Yize, who produced a stunning 141 total clearance against Craig Steadman, narrowly missing a 147 after an unlucky cueball flick.
This afternoon’s fixtures include:
Wu Yize vs Marco Fu, Liam Graham vs Cheung Ka Wai, Noppon Saengkham vs Xu Si, Chang Bingyu vs Liam Pullen, and more, including Mark Allen vs Ng On-yee and Zhao Xintong vs Ross Muir.
Prize Fund:
Winner £50,000; Runner-up £20,000; Semi-finalists £8,000; plus £5,000 for highest break.
Yesterday’s notable results:
Tom Ford, Stan Moody, Julien Leclercq, Ken Doherty, Luca Brecel, David Gilbert, Ben Mertens, Shaun Murphy, Elliot Slessor, Sanderson Lam, Gary Wilson, and Zhou Yeulong all recorded wins.
Player quotes:
Shaun Murphy joked about getting stuck in Blackpool’s ballroom and says he’d join Strictly Come Dancing if invited.
Murphy also enjoys the venue’s history, calling it “sacred ground” and relishing being close to family.
Gary Wilson praised the atmosphere and hopes for a rowdy crowd, though he admitted frustration after watching his football team Newcastle draw 2–2 last night.
Tonight’s headliners:
Jimmy White and Stuart Bingham feature in the evening session, along with matches including Sam Craigie vs Si Jiahui, Stephen Maguire vs Farakh Ajaib, Robert Milkins vs Liu Hongyu, and many more.
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