Format and Schedule of China Open

[montoya10]

Hey, Ronnie just swapped places with his doppelganger for a couple of shots.

So, it's another Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Williams, then.

[montoya10]

Very one sided in the morning again, for the second time in a row.

I think Higgins looks quite good. He kept it tight against McLeod and didn't really give him any chances to force his own breakbuilding rhythm upon the match. As for Williams, well played, but the big test comes tomorrow.

Looking forward to that big test now. I hope both of them will be up for it and give it their best.
I think they will just do that, but you never know.

[coomsey76]

Format and Schedule of China Open

Gutted I didn't get to see the Ronnie game cause I'm at work, the last score line I saw on world snooker was he'd just pulled a frame back to make it 3-1.....

Would anybody be kind enough who watched the match be able give me a little match report please....??

[Odrl]

Looking forward to that big test now. I hope both of them will be up for it and give it their best.
I think they will just do that, but you never know.

Should be a good match, as usual.

I had to leave today at 2-0 to Campbell and 2-1 to Lu Ning. It sounds like the second match is worth watching, so will definitely do that tonight. How about the O'Sullivan match? Is it worth it?

[MalJackson]

can someone confirm that williams has never beaten ronnie in tournament format?

[Odrl]

can someone confirm that williams has never beaten ronnie in tournament format?

That's certainly not true. He has beaten him many times, but the last time was something like 2002.

[daffie]

Does anyone know which matches will be on Eurosport and Eurosport2 tomorrow? Would like to know which one I have to tape...thanks!

[PatBlock]

....Would like to know which one I have to tape...thanks!

Getting the old VHS out of the loft are you daffie?

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[daffie]

Getting the old VHS out of the loft are you daffie?

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yeah, I'm really old-school. Nah...hd recorder is my weapon of choice.

Btw first time since a while it seems Eurosport is airing 2 separate matches on their channels. I'm liking it..good to have a choice.

[montoya10]

Should be a good match, as usual.

I had to leave today at 2-0 to Campbell and 2-1 to Lu Ning. It sounds like the second match is worth watching, so will definitely do that tonight. How about the O'Sullivan match? Is it worth it?

Well, if you are looking for vintage O'Sullivan, I'd advise you to skip it. But there were a lot of great single pots in the match, I'd say. And drama was there. So, speaking from the point of a snooker fan's view, it is definitely worth a look

[PatBlock]

Btw first time since a while it seems Eurosport is airing 2 separate matches on their channels. I'm liking it..good to have a choice.

Amen to that.

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[montoya10]

That's certainly not true. He has beaten him many times, but the last time was something like 2002.

It is something that has been exaggerated by media, I guess.
After all, between 2002 and 2008, they played each other two times in a proper ranking event, so, it's not as if Ronnie has completely smashed MJW to the ground.
http://www.cuetracker.net/pages/h2h.php?ID1=17&ID2=18

This definitely helps to clarify. In 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009 and 2011, they haven't played a ranking event match. But one thing to note that Ronnie got three wins under his belt in WC against MJW during this period; 2006 QF, 2008 2nd round, 2010 2nd round.
Interestingly, they are due to play each other in 2nd round again this season in WC. It will be interesting if it comes to reality

[daffie]

Amen to that.

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Just found the schedule here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/snooker/17483325

I'm guessing eurosport 1 will air the Trump vs Bingham match and afterwards Selby vs Ding. But I would really like to see the Robertson vs Hendry match in the afternoon and I bet this one will be on eurosport 2. Would be great if someone knows the exact scedule of eurosport tomorrow...

[montoya10]

Just found the schedule here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/snooker/17483325

I'm guessing eurosport 1 will air the Trump vs Bingham match and afterwards Selby vs Ding. But I would really like to see the Robertson vs Hendry match in the afternoon and I bet this one will be on eurosport 2. Would be great if someone knows the exact scedule of eurosport tomorrow...

Why should they air Trump vs Bingham, while O'Sullivan and Williams play at the same time?

[daffie]

Not sure, just thought they might. I'm hoping for O'Sullivan vs Williams though.