World Championship match discussions thread

[matoski]

Magurie-Robertson will be a cracker. I don't think Ding will put up a fight to Hendry. He seemed to me like some spoiled brat yesterday.

[ADR147]

agreed, ding is out. the winner of maguire - neil has a very real chance of winning the whole thing.

[Ekphantos]

the winner of maguire - neil has a very real chance of winning the whole thing.

Maguire for sure has his chance this year, but I'd like to see a surprise winner (go Ali )

[Endre]

What a stunning opening red for Hendry, continues with a great century.
No way back for Ding now!

[João]

Classic Hendry. Takes the first frame of the session with a 112 break, needing now one frame only to make his first quarter-final appearance in 3 years.

He's cool, calm and very concentrated at the moment.

[Marc]

Ding junhui breaks off, Hendry pots a long red and brilliant break of 112 secures a nice 12-5 lead over ding

Hendry just one frame away from the quarterfinals

[hegeland]

And what a brilliant pot to start off the break! Pity about the kick, could have been a 146.

[Maija]

Absolutely lovely that opening red from Hendry, yes. And on the other table Maguire magically made a break of 48 when there weren't really any balls on early in the break.

MON THE STEPHENS!


And yes, I agree that Day is absolutely a contender for the title, though I only have him tipped for the semis so far. He just needs a bit more consistency.

[doorag]

Nice to see Ding's still fighting.

[João]

Nice to see Ding's still fighting.

Indeed but it's just a matter of time.

[snookerfran]

Looking like it's going to be 13-6...

[Marc]

Looking like it's going to be 13-6...

curse of the commentator

[snookerfran]

curse of the commentator

Hehe. I should try that every time it looks like Ebdon or Smurf is going to win a frame...

[Maija]

Hehe. I should try that every time it looks like Ebdon or Smurf is going to win a frame...

It only works when you don't intend it to!


Both Hendry and Ding have a 90% potting success. Wonder what Ding's safety success percentage looks like. Must be abysmal.

[doorag]

Ding snatches another one, 12-7