2018 World Championship

[JimMalone]

But that is the rock of his B to whichever letter game - and the shot selections have been odd at times. (AS above I have seen a fair few of his matches this season, and China showed tints and hints of his previous levels: ie not a fully fledged return, imho.

Perry is getting worse, though......

Yeah, the safety and tactical game was the one thing where Selby usually had the edge over everybody else (maybe aside from John Higgins) and he could always rely on it. But he can't this season and this can make a huge difference.
As you state he was playing better in Beijing, but not nearwhere at his best.

But now Selby seems to find some consistency.

[Dark]

Selby definitely better in these last two frames but he has still gifted Perry massive opportunities. However Perry has given them straight back. Selby needs to play a lot better.

[Dark]

Selby does it again.

[JimMalone]

But now Selby seems to find some consistency.

At least when in the break. But yeah, he lets Perry getting into the balls to easy.

[blahblah01]

I think this match has more to do with Perry than Selby.

If he keeps his head together and doesn't make any mistakes....... Hey ho, leaves black over the pocket....

As above: this match will be lost rather than one ie least mistakes of many, rather than 1 shot Frames.

[DeanH]

Possible Century milestones?
I thought I would see if any player could hit a "milestone" in century numbers during this WSC
[with nothing else to do obviously ]

Ronnie O'Sullivan can hit the 950, currently at 944 so well within reach.
Matthew Stevens could hit 300, currently on 289 so will have to match his best ever at the WSC of 11 in 2000; doubtful but hope he does
Robert Milkins could hit 150, currently on 142 so will have to surpass his best of 4 in 2016.
Jamie Jones could hit the century of centuries, currently on 91 so will need to match his best of 9 in 2012.
The only other noted possible is Luca also for a century of centuries but currently on 81 will have to surpass his best and also set a tournament record (18 in 2016 by Ding), highly unlikely

All other players are not near any milestone of note or reach

[JimMalone]

I think this match has more to do with Perry than Selby.

If he keeps his head together and doesn't make any mistakes....... Hey ho, leaves black over the pocket....

As above: this match will be lost rather than one ie least mistakes of many, rather than 1 shot Frames.

It depends. When Selby hits his game, there is hardly anything Perry can do. But as long as Selby is on his C-Game, then Perry just needs to utilize his chances.

[Dark]

It depends. When Selby hits his game, there is hardly anything Perry can do. But as long as Selby is on his C-Game, then Perry just needs to utilize his chances.

Which Perry is not doing even though he stumbled to that frame.

[JimMalone]

Which Perry is not doing even though he stumbled to that frame.

Well, he needed only two chances. That is still okay.

[Dark]

Very nice shot by Perry to clear the reds away from the pocket.

[blahblah01]

It depends. When Selby hits his game, there is hardly anything Perry can do. But as long as Selby is on his C-Game, then Perry just needs to utilize his chances.

IF, not when, imho.

This has been Selby for most of the season.... and is probably more D, E or F.

[JimMalone]

Selby really needs the last frame of this session.

[blahblah01]

As opposed to previous seasons he has lost a lot of matches - so is used to it....

Would ROS be No 1 if he wins it?

[JimMalone]

As opposed to previous seasons he has lost a lot of matches - so is used to it....

Would ROS be No 1 if he wins it?

No. Selby will be #1 after the World Championship regardless of what happens in Sheffield.

[DeanH]

As opposed to previous seasons he has lost a lot of matches - so is used to it....

Would ROS be No 1 if he wins it?

even if ROS gets the £425k he will be around 15k short of Selby, if Selby gets through the first round then the gap will be greater