Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan both made it through to the quarter finals of this year’s event.
Defending champion Judd beat Jimmy White 5-3 and Stuart Bingham 5-3 but then lost to Stephen Lee 3-5.
Ronnie beat Marcus Campbell 5-4 and Mark Williams 5-1 but was defeated by Stephen Maguire 5-4, the final frame decided on a respotted black.

Jack Lisowski reached round 2 of the PTC Finals, beating Barry Hawkins 4-3 but then lost 1-4 to Neil Robertson.
Judd Trump also lost in round 2, having received a bye in round 1 but then losing 2-4 to Xiao Guodong.
Ronnie O’Sullivan was unable to participate due to illness. The tournament was won by Stephen Lee.

Judd Trump made it through to the last 16 of the Star Xing Pai Haikou World Open.

Billy’s snooker career continues to improve. He recently took part in the Star of the Future 2012 competition in Prestatyn, Wales. In February Billy met with 33 15yr and under fellow snooker players. In a group of 8 he finished top of his league, without being beaten, with 30 points and progressed to the last 16. Beating Billy Stanton 3-0 he then went on to the last 8 to beat Jake Mulligan 3-0. His reign continued to the last 4 beating Tyler Rees 3-0. He reached the final without losing …