Shaun Murphy is on fire at the moment. He's one win away from back-to-back ranking titles. He's spoken recently on how his coach and former world champion Peter Ebdon has transformed his game and made him a "dangerous" player. #snooker snookerchat.com/shaun-murphy...

Stuart Bingham has signed up to the World Seniors Tour. The 2015 world champion will make his seniors debut in the British Open in December. Bingham said: "I am really looking forward to being one of the youngest playing for a change and not one of the oldest!" #snooker

Shaun Murphy is adamant a spotted cueball will be good for snooker. #snooker

Xiao Guodong has called his Wuhan Open 147 maximum "really special" after making a perfect start to his title defence. He cruised to a 5-0 win over Mink Nutcharut. The season's fifth maximum break came in frame four. It's his second career max. #snooker Pic: WST

Former world champion Ken Doherty says he will consider his future in the game next year. He said: "I love the game and the competition. It does get more difficult as you get older. I’ll see how things go this year and then maybe make a decision at the end of the season.” #snooker Picture: WPBSA

Snooker in continental Europe has "vanished without a goodbye". Kathi Hartinger - host of German snooker show Total Clearance - told Radio Snooker's Nick Metcalfe a lack of snooker events across Europe was "infuriating". She said: "We have the fans and enthusiasm. Bring us some snooker." #snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to be the first ever player to break a snooker £15million prize money milestone. The Rocket is just a few grand away from achieving the career prize money feat, according to Cuetracker. #snooker

Neil Robertson has described winning the Saudi Arabia Masters final against Ronnie O'Sullivan as his "best win" ever. The Australian won a massive £500k for winning snooker's "Fourth Major" after beating the snooker legend 10-9 in a memorable final. Picture: WST snookerchat.com/neil-roberts...

@snookerorg.bsky.social Hi Snooker Org. Hope all is well. Is there still a link on your website to see the provisional seedings? Can't seem to see it unless 'provisional rankings' is the same thing?

Former world champion Ken Doherty praised rising star Stan Moody after his impressive display in the Saudi Arabia Masters. Moody, 18, made back-to-back century breaks to reach R3. Doherty said the teen was growing in confidence and playing more naturally on the table. #snooker

Reanne Evans set for prize money record after superb start to season snookerchat.com/reanne-evans...

Judd Trump is hoping to build on one of his best seasons ever. The world number one won three titles last term and reached another three finals He said: "Last year I felt sharp for every event and that's when I enjoy snooker the most. I want to be consistent again.” #snooker

Zhao Xintong says he is getting used to his new lifestyle after winning the World Championship. He told Stephen Hendry: ‘When you’re famous you get big pressure. I will try to keep to myself, don’t think a lot about the media and the internet." #snooker Pic: BBC Sport

You can now watch our special World Championship preview show on YouTube 🙂 We are joined by Michael Day from @totallysnookered.bsky.social to chat about all the first round matches and try to predict what will happen. 🤔 Play along as we spin the wheel. #snooker www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TJy...

Ally McCoist will be doing snooker commentary next week during the World Championship. McCoist and fellow football commentator Darren Fletcher, along with "special guests", will be behind the mic during next Wednesday's evening session for TNT Sports. #snooker Pic: TNT Sports

"He's been called a 'brilliant' world champion 🏆 this week - and tonight he's showed why. A huge win for Kyren Wilson against his biggest rival." 2025 Players Championship winner - Kyren Wilson #snooker Pic: ITV Sport

Stephen Hendry believes "People's Champion" Alex Higgins would have struggled in today's game. Two-times world champion Higgins would have turned 76 this week. Hendry said: "He wouldn't have lived in today's game. He just didn't score enough but did make incredible breaks."

Mark Williams says he's struggling with his eyesight despite winning his first Players Championship match. He told ITV: "If I'm totally honest, my eyes are completely gone. Everything is blurry. It's a bit concerning. If I can't see I can't expect to make breaks." #snooker Pic: Monique Limbos

Bring back the Crucible globes! ❤️❤️ Petition to World Snooker Tour incoming! 📝 #snooker

World Snooker Tour must review its seeding system should Ronnie O'Sullivan pull out of the Crucible last minute - says Neal Foulds. Foulds told Sporting Life: "We cannot have a situation where a qualifier gets a bye into the last 16. That can’t be allowed at the Worlds" #snooker

Jack Lisowski has paid tribute to his father after his recent passing. It comes after Lisowski withdrew from the World Grand Prix for "personal reasons". He posted on Instagram: "He was one of my best friends and my idol." Our thoughts are with Jack and his family ❤️

Snooker MC Rob Walker says crowd numbers have been "disappointing" at the World Grand Prix but hopes they will pick up. Walker told South China Morning Post: “I thought it was going to be, if not full, then half-full, so that has been disappointing so far.” #snooker Pic: WST

Jack Lisowski is “the closest thing” to Ronnie O’Sullivan in snooker - says Ali Carter. He said: "When you're playing him, you've just got a tiger by its tail the whole time." Lisowski is chasing his first ranking title and plays in the World Grand Prix tomorrow. #snooker

Farewell Eurosport for UK and Ireland. You have done snooker proud over many years ❤️ Welcome TNT Sports as a new era begins for snooker broadcasting. #snooker

The World Open has begun today with a big shock. Recent Welsh Open winner Mark Selby suffered a surprise 5-2 loss to China's Liu Hongyu. Impressive teen Stan Moody has defeated world number 10 Zhang Anda, making a century and four breaks of 50+. #snooker

"Welsh Open glory for Mark Selby. Three titles now this season for the Jester and there could be even more to come." 2025 Welsh Open winner - Mark Selby Pic: Eurosport #snooker

Is Selby making his move to glory? #snooker

Shaun Murphy is the latest star to want the 'miss' rule axed in snooker and has "called for the ball-in-hand rule to be enforced". Murphy reportedly made the remarks during this week's Welsh Open. Ken Doherty and David Gilbert made similar calls last year. #snooker

Stan Moody has played very well tonight. #snooker

Commentator Phil Yates has questioned whether Judd Trump may regret missing the Welsh Open. Trump is a firm favourite to win a £100k bonus if he makes 100 centuries this season before anyone else. He has 74, but now has less events to win the bonus prize. #snooker

Masters winner Shaun Murphy has work to do if he wants to avoid the World Championship qualifiers. Ali Carter needs some wins too, according to the standings. More success for highly-rated Wu Yize could see him push close for an automatic Crucible spot. #snooker

An amazing atmosphere is expected inside the Tempodrom as the German Masters gets serious. This season's top stars Kyren Wilson and Xiao Guodong do battle today in the first semi-final. And UK finalist Barry Hawkins plays Yuan Sijun, who is having his best week in snooker.

Comment: "Eurosport has done wonders for snooker. It didn’t just show the action but it changed the dynamics of coverage. "Snooker Chat asked WST for comment on the TNT Sports move but it declined. There will be reasons, but with concern from fans – is silence right?" #snooker

World number one Judd Trump believes Germany deserves to host more snooker majors across the year. And he's suggested that moving the Tour Championship - just before the Worlds - from the UK to Germany would be a good fit. #snooker

The snooker world is congratulating Neil Robertson for being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to snooker. Robertson, the 2010 world champion and winner of 24 ranking titles, said it is the "proudest moment" of his career. #snooker Pic: WPBSA

Snooker great Stephen Hendry has explained why he often looked "miserable" during the height of his playing days. On the High Performance podcast, Hendry said: “I knew I had a personality inside me but when on the table, I was there to win. I was never satisfied.” #snooker

World snooker chief Jason Ferguson says the sport can find its own Luke Littler in "a matter of months". He told the Anatomy of an Agency show snooker has "strong talent coming through". Barry Hawkins thinks snooker needs a Luke Littler to inspire youngsters. #snooker

The Masters proved snooker is in a "very healthy state" without Ronnie O'Sullivan - says John Parrott. He said: "You can say we lost the main act before the curtain rose, but the rest of the cast didn't half step up. The game is in a very healthy state." #snooker

Snooker legend Steve Davis has suggested the sport could feature in the Olympics. Davis said the new BBC deal comes at a time when snooker is getting big "worldwide". He said: "This is an incredible sport. Who is to say one day it doesn't make the Olympics?" #snooker

"He said 'something good' was about to happen - and it certainly has. Shaun Murphy is Masters champion once again." 🏆 2025 Masters winner - Shaun Murphy Pic: BBC Sport #snooker

World champion Kyren Wison meets Shaun Murphy in today's blockbuster 2025 Masters final. Wilson impressed beating Judd Trump and Murphy fired a 147 in his semi-final win. Huge cash on offer too with the winner receiving £350k and the Paul Hunter Trophy. #snooker

Kyren Wilson looks up for the battle tonight #snooker

Dennis Taylor is back on BBC commentary - and it didn't take him long to deliver a gag. Gary Wilson missed a red against Shaun Murphy very early on in their R1 Masters clash. Taylor soon remarked: "I'll tell you what, there must be a goalkeeper in that pocket." 🤣 #snooker

John Parrott said Neil Robertson looked back to his best during a "remarkable" comeback in the Masters. The Australian fought back from 5-1 down to beat John Higgins. Parrott said the former two-times Masters winner "turned into the real Neil Robertson" after he looked set for defeat. #snooker

Zhao Xintong has won a place back on the World Snooker Tour following his ban. The former UK Champion feels he has the game to win majors once again. He said: “I just want to enjoy the matches but if I play well, I know I can be a champion again on the tour." #snooker

Neil Robertson says his Masters call-up is a "pleasant surprise" while sending best wishes to Ronnie O'Sullivan. Robertson plays John Higgins on Sunday in place of O'Sullivan. He said: "From a personal point I'm buzzing to be in the Masters. But I really hope Ronnie's ok."

Commentator David Hendon says Ronnie O'Sullivan "looked vulnerable" this week. In his Snooker Scene podcast, Hendon said O'Sullivan "broke his cue" and "threw it in all of its pieces" in a toilet before it was retrieved. Hendon is unsure when O'Sullivan will play again #snooker

Dennis Taylor says players are no longer scared of facing Ronnie O'Sullivan. But he's backed The Rocket to soon return to glory. Taylor: "People aren’t frightened like they used to be. I think once he gets himself mentally fit again he’ll be back in winner’s circle. #snooker

Shaun Murphy has relaunched his YouTube channel. He says it will delve into "what snooker is all about." Neil Robertson replied: "A YouTube video in how to get to the right venue would be awesome" - a reference to the Australian's Barnsley mishap 🤣#snooker www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQZa...

Judd Trump has made a great start to 2025 by making a 147 max in an exhibition event in China. Trump could be the first player to win £2m in a season, having already won the Saudi Arabia Masters and UK Championship. So far in 2024/25, Trump has earned £1.2m. #snooker Pic: WST