Thanks for the updates/ schedule Clive. Feels like a proper tournament best of 19, although admittedly only 8 players.
Nice to see Ronnie playing well, i missed the first session as was out having a walk and didn't realise. He still wasn't happy, shock so not sure if he will explode or if he can focus. Higgins is always a huge test for his mentality so the fact he won that, he must have a reasonable chance.
Today could be a cracker, although i can half see Robertson running away with it if he plays how he can. Lisowski is getting more consistent though so wont be taken lightly, i predict 10-5 Robbo
Selby v Wilson today, very tough to call. Both battlers but also can play if they need too, or decide to open up. I am going to go Selby wins based on recent form 10-8, although it could go either way. I would favour Kyren if it was a shorter race, but Selby just doesn't give easy frames away so unless he is on his top game its going to be a slog.
I generally could flip a coin, or change my mind. Hoping its a proper battle as it should be. Both more than capable of hitting ton after ton, i just feel this is the closest you will get to a proper good tactical/safety game with the current crop
Selby leads 6-2 at the end of the afternoon session, i didn't realise that Wilson has never beaten Selby, too late to alter my prediction.
I actually thought it was more even, then i checked it earlier and remembered. I can see why, Wilson although is a great player he often out battles people, noone can out battle Selby. So really he has to hope Selby doesn't turn up or he is literally in top gear too win. Still was an interesting battle and not done and dusted yet, Wilson like Selby has a never say die attitude. So i wouldn't back against him getting the first couple then it might be game on...
Stephen Hendry v Jimmy White, in the world championship qualifiers !
Feels rigged, Jimmy actually finding a bit of form so more chance one of them will make it now. Dont mind either way, although it would be great to see Hendry back and in reasonable form.
Well it certainly wasn't the battle i was expecting, it had moments. Admittedly i didn't tune in until too late last night so i missed it.
Trump 10-5 , be nice to see a shock here though.. purely as i think Trump is the one player who has Ronnies number. Also Barry plays semi local, where i play Kent Pool so another reason to slightly support him.
just cos of his hair i hope Selby makes a comeback. and i'm not even keen on Selby (his team were about to win the top league and he was at a snooker match. If that was Charlton i would never of turned up)
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Tour Championship draw
Seedings in brackets
Daily Schedule
All matches best of 19 frames
Monday March 22 (1pm & 7pm)
Tuesday March 23 (1pm & 7pm)
Neil Robertson (3) v Jack Lisowski (6)
Wednesday March 24 (1pm & 7pm)
Thursday March 25 (1pm & 7pm)
Friday March 26 (1pm & 7pm)
Saturday March 27 (1pm & 7pm)
Sunday March 28 (1pm & 7pm)
Prize money
- Winner: £150,000
- Runner-up: £60,000
- Semi-finals: £40,000
- Quarter-finals: £20,000 (does not count towards ranking lists)
- High break: £10,000
- Total: £380,000
Live coverage on ITV4 from 12.45 -1600 & 18.45 - 22.30Tuesday March 23 (1pm & 7pm)
Neil Robertson v Jack Lisowski
Live coverage on 1TV4 12.45-16.00 & 18.45 -22.30
Nice to see Ronnie playing well, i missed the first session as was out having a walk and didn't realise. He still wasn't happy, shock so not sure if he will explode or if he can focus. Higgins is always a huge test for his mentality so the fact he won that, he must have a reasonable chance.
Today could be a cracker, although i can half see Robertson running away with it if he plays how he can. Lisowski is getting more consistent though so wont be taken lightly, i predict 10-5 Robbo
Selby v Wilson today, very tough to call. Both battlers but also can play if they need too, or decide to open up. I am going to go Selby wins based on recent form 10-8, although it could go either way. I would favour Kyren if it was a shorter race, but Selby just doesn't give easy frames away so unless he is on his top game its going to be a slog.
Wednesday March 24
- Mark Selby v Kyren Wilson
Live on ITV4 12.45- 16.00 & 18.00 -22.30I predict a 10-8 win for Wilson.
Today
Judd Trump v Barry Hawkins
Live on ITV4 12.45- 16.00 & 18.45 - 22.30
I predict a 10-6 Trump win.
Trump 10-5 , be nice to see a shock here though.. purely as i think Trump is the one player who has Ronnies number. Also Barry plays semi local, where i play Kent Pool so another reason to slightly support him.
Todays semi-final
Neil Robertson v Mark Selby
Live on ITV4 12.45- 16.00 & 18.45- 22.30
Should be a very good, close match, i predict a Robertson win 10-9
he has had it permed. i cant even get a haircut yet that twat has made himself look like a fucking poodle.
8 - 2 up on Selby
Todays semi-final
Barry Hawkins v Ronnie O'Sullivan
Live on ITV4 at 12.45-16.00 & 18.45-22-30
I predict O'Sullivan to win 10-6
Todays final
O'Sullivan v Robertson
Live coverage on ITV4 12.45- 16.30 & 18.45-2230