The Exciting Rollercoaster Ride of the Snooker World Grand Prix 2025
LIVE UPDATES! Neil Robertson reigns champion, John Higgins breaks records, and surprises galore!
Snooker World Grand Prix 2025: Higgins Edges Out World Champion Wilson - Trump Advances with Freeloaders (Parasites) in Quarterfinals
Welcome to our coverage of the Snooker World Grand Prix 2025! This tournament has been nothing short of thrilling over the past few days, filled with historical moments, bizarre scenes, and shocking results. Buckle up and let's get stuck in!
BLAST FROM THE PAST! Neil Robertson Wins World Grand Prix 2025
Just in! Neil Robertson has emerged victorious in the World Grand Prix 2025, defeating Stuart Bingham 10-0 in the final, complete with a stunning century break. This is Robertson's second title of the season and he solidifies his position in the top 16 rankings, ensuring a spot in the upcoming Snooker World Championship 2025. Go, Aus-some!
147th Quarterfinal: John Higgins, the Wizard of Wishaw, Making History
Remember when you thought you'd seen everything in snooker? Think again! In the round of 16, veteran star John Higgins, 49, took on Kyren Wilson, 33. In this high-caliber match in the second round of a ranking tournament, Higgins prevailed 4-2, setting a career milestone with two century breaks (143, 100). The 'Wizard of Wishaw' has been on fire lately, having won the Snooker World Open just a few days ago.
Bye for Judd Trump: A Free Day for the Favorite
While John Higgins battled it out against Kyren Wilson, this time Judd Trump, 35, received a bye. Originally slated to face Jack Lisowski, 33, Lisowski withdrew from the tournament for personal reasons, leaving Trump to rest and conserve energy for the quarterfinals, where he'll meet Hossein Vafaei, 30, or Xu Si, 27.
Sports Betting Odds: Who's the Favorite?
After some surprising results in the first round, the bookies have shuffled their odds. Judd Trump remains a front-runner, but John Higgins and Mark Selby, 41, are also considered strong contenders:
- Judd Trump: 2.63
- John Higgins: 5.00
- Mark Selby: 6.50
- Neil Robertson: 8.00
- Shaun Murphy: 8.00
Opening Day: Evening Session Played Without an Audience
Things got a little strange on the opening day. The brand new Kai Tak Arena in Hong Kong implemented strict curfew rules, causing a significant audience withdrawal during the evening session. However, fans were eventually granted permission to stay until the end of matches. Confusing, right?
Mark Allen Eliminated, More Surprises Looming
Surprise, surprise! The first day brought more unexpected results, including an early knockout for Mark Allen, 39 (former world number one), losing 2-4 to Jimmy Robertson, 38.
Which Matches are Still to be Played Today?
The evening session is upon us! Make sure to tune in for some hot matches, featuring some title favorites:
- Hossein Vafaei vs. Xu Si
- Barry Hawkins vs. Shaun Murphy
- Jimmy Robertson vs. Mark Selby
- Xiao Guodong vs. Lei Peifan
The Road to the 2025 Snooker World Grand Prix Final
Get ready for more thrilling encounters in this electrifying tournament, with the final taking place on Sunday, March 9. We'll keep you updated on all the action! Cheers! 🍻🎱
Ones to Watch for the 2025 World Snooker Championship
If you're curious about the top contenders for the 2025 World Snooker Championship, here are the usual suspects:
- Judd Trump: A household name in snooker, consistently ranked among the favorites.
- Ronnie O'Sullivan: A legend in the sport, perennially ranked among the favorites.
- Kyren Wilson: The defending champion, aiming to demolish the "Crucible curse."
- Mark Selby: A seasoned player with an impressive snooker career.
- What about the favorite Judd Trump today? He received a bye in the 147th Quarterfinals and is now waiting for the outcome of the match between Hossein Vafaei and Xu Si or Jack Lisowski's replacement.
- Neil Robertson just received the title of Snooker World Grand Prix 2025 champion, defeating Stuart Bingham 10-0 in the final and securing his spot in the upcoming Snooker World Championship 2025.
- John Higgins, age 49, has been making history in the tournament, setting a career milestone with two century breaks in his match against Kyren Wilson in the round of 16.
- The sports betting odds suggest that John Higgins, Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Neil Robertson, and Shaun Murphy are the strongest contenders for the Snooker World Grand Prix 2025 title.
